Darby Dan Farm is unveiling its innovative Breeder Reassurance Plan, offering breeders vital peace of mind during a foal’s most vulnerable period. This initiative focuses on providing a 60-day window of financial security, effectively acting as insurance should a foal face an unforeseen challenge. 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 crucial 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 Stuart Fitzgibbon, Darby Dan’s stallion director. “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.”
The Breeder Reassurance Plan aims to alleviate a significant financial concern for breeders, allowing them to focus on the health and well-being of their foals without the added pressure of immediate payment in the event of a loss.
“While we cannot control all the ancillary costs associated with breeding and raising horses, we can offer this vital layer of protection,” Fitzgibbon said. “This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting breeders and fostering a stronger, more secure breeding environment.”
Like many farms adjusting to market realities, Darby Dan is committed to providing breeders with exceptional value. Darby Dan’s competitively-priced 2025 stallion roster offers breeders a wide array of proven sires as well as rising stars in the stallion ranks. Leading the charge are third-crop sire Flameaway, a multiple graded stakes-winning son of Scat Daddy, and proven sire Dialed In. This year, Darby Dan welcomes three Grade 1 winners to its roster—Blazing Sevens, Gufo, and Shirl’s Speight.
Breeders seeking quality and value will find a wealth of options at Darby Dan this breeding season. Bee Jersey, Country House, Higher Power, Modernist, Tale of Ekati, Tale of Silence, and Title Ready round out the diverse roster, offering breeders a strong selection of stallions with advantageous deals for any breeding program.
For more information on the Darby Dan Breeder Reassurance Plan or on the farm’s 2025 stallion roster, contact Stuart Fitzgibbon at (859) 621-6763, or by email at Stuart@darbydan.com, or visit www.darbydan.com.
