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Breeding Management School

Doubletree Horse Farms is a no-nonsense Breeding, Training and Stallion Facility that ships and receives semen from all over the Country. Carl Wood, the Owner and Director, has been managing his own facility for more than 30 years and is a recognized expert in the field of Equine Breeding Management. In addition to everyday "hands-on" experience, he has attended post graduate courses at Colorado State University (CSU) and continues to enhance his knowledge as information and technology change. Carl continually seeks technical advice and updates from CSU, Cal Davis, Texas A&M, and other experts in the field.

Many colleges and universities offer what they call "short courses", that include some of the many things you learn here at Doubletree. At their course you will sit in a lecture hall with 70 other people, or if you go to the lab you will try to see over those 70 people watching instructors demonstrate. Here class size is limited to 12 so you get lots of actual hands on and one on one instruction. You will get to know every one of your classmates, their goals, and the kind of horses they strive to breed. You will receive over 30 hours of instruction in the five days you spend here with as much time working with horses as lecture time. Here you will learn artificial insemination, how to collect a stallion if you want, evaluate semen, count semen, prepare semen for shipment. You will also be shown the ultrasound and what you can learn from it.

We cover the mare in depth, and the drugs and hormones used in timing and manipulating the estrus cycle. We cover all of the topics in this curriculum. You get it all in just one all inclusive course where most universities make you attend up to three courses to get the same information. Compare prices and if you like we can supply a list of satisfied students for reference. One thing we pride ourselves on is that this class does not end when you receive your certificate. You are encouraged to call anytime about questions or problems that you have after the class is over. We get lots of feed back form our students and it's all positive.  In order to help you save money we will show you how to build an A.V., incubator, and many other things you will use as well as what you really need. Colleges loose sight of the fact since they have unlimited funds in which to spend, where most of us are limited in the amount we can spend on equipment and supplies. The school's objective is that you leave with the knowledge and "hands on" experience to successfully run and operate your own breeding facility.

You will actually get to do an Artificial Insemination.  The ultrasound will be used and explained, and new information in embryo transfer, frozen semen and embryos, and super ovulation are all discussed.

Student Testimonial - "We had a very good breeding season, and I recommend your class to everyone. As you know I have only my wife and myself to do the job here, and I was covered up here with mares along with shipping. AI saved me as I had to do nearly all breeding by AI only enough live cover to keep the stallion interested. It's amazing that (I use a spayed jump mare) he will now just go up on her and wait for me to put the AV on to collect him. I sometimes have trouble with confidence in my ability to do preg checks early on (17-21 days) but those that a long travel distance I have the vet check before sending them home. It's a lot easier to ship semen and have them worry about it on the other end. But as you told us there are vets and vets that can do it right. Those that do it right really do it right and those that don't get changed.  Keep up the good work."  James Birchfield,  Birchfiedl Quarter Horses,  Kansas

Cost: The 5 day course at Doubletree Horse Farms is $600.00
A One Hundred Dollar ($100) deposit must accompany your application to hold your space. Another Two Hundred Dollars ($200) must be paid one month prior to class. The remaining Three Hundred Dollars ($300) will be due on the first day of class. 

2008 Class Sessions - Class size is limited, please register early
February 25 - 29, 2008
November 17 - 21, 2008

[Click here for Breeding Management School Application (.pdf)]

You are responsible for other expenses such as....travel, motel, and meals.
We are conveniently located by Grand Junction, Colorado with access to two Airports and plenty of nearby Motels and Restaurants.

Accomodations We Recommend -

Four Seasons River Inn  www.fourseasonsriverinn.com     (970) 874-9659   *Recommended* School Discounts
Southgate Inn   (800) 621-2271   (970) 874-9726    *Recommended* School Discounts
Best Western    (970) 874-9781

Can't make one of our clinics? Have Carl Wood visit your facility. He can help you with supplies, facility set up, collection of stallions, breeding of mares, or what ever you want to learn. Cost is $500 per day plus travel, meals, and accommodations. 
Call to find out how he can help you!