LA lowers stud fees in response to Covid-19

Little Avondale stallion, Time Test. Photo: Supplied

Little Avondale stud have reduced their 2020 service fees in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Little Avondale’s announcement of its service fees for 2020 was made prior to the onset of the pandemic.

Considering subsequent events and the economic implications for breeding horses and the economy in general, Little Avondale have lowered the service fees for all three of their stallions.

The roster is headed by Per Incanto (Street Cry) whose fee has been lowered from $17,500 + GST to $15,000 + GST while the fee for popular shuttler Time Test (Dubawi) has been reduced from $10,000 +GST to $6,000 + GST and Nadeem (Redoute’s Choice) will now serve at a fee of $4,000 + GST, down from $5,000 + GST.

“Celebrating 80 years of breeding and proudly New Zealand’s oldest family owned thoroughbred stud, Little Avondale recognises more than ever the importance of breeders in these unique times,” Little Avondale proprietor Sam Williams said. “Our focus is to assist breeders to breed their champion.