Darby Dan Farm has unveiled a Breeder Reassurance Plan which will provide breeders a 60-day window of financial security to provide insurance should a foal face an unforeseen challenge during its first two months. Instead of the standard 48-hour stand-and-nurse payment deadline after the birth of a live foal, Darby Dan will extend the payment window by 60 days, specifically protecting breeders in the unfortunate event of foal mortality within that period. The time frame aligns with the foal's most delicate stage of development.
“We recognize the inherent risks and anxieties that breeders face, particularly in those critical first 60 days of a foal's life,” said Darby Dan's stallion director Stuart Fitzgibbon. “This plan isn't simply about extending payment deadlines, it's about providing a safety net, a buffer against the financial burden that can accompany the loss of a foal. We are essentially sharing the risk with our breeders during this crucial window.”
Fitzgibbon continued, “While we cannot control all the ancillary costs associated with breeding and raising horses, we can offer this vital layer of protection. This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting breeders and fostering a stronger, more secure breeding environment.”
Darby Dan's 2025 stallion roster is led off by Flameaway and proven sire Dialed In, as well as a trio of newly arrived Grade I winners: Blazing Sevens, Gufo, and Shirl's Speight. The roster also includes Bee Jersey, Country House, Higher Power, Modernist, Tale of Ekati, Tale of Silence, and Title Ready.
More information on the Darby Dan Breeder Reassurance Plan can be found at www.darbydan.com.
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