SERVICES OFFERED

The Centre is also home to the DEFRA approved Semen Collection and freezing unit, Stallion AI Services Ltd. Stallion AI Services offers the latest technology in:

Fertility testing	Frozen semen storage
Fresh & chilled semen distribution	Semen & Stallion handling courses
	Semen freezing

Twemlows Hall Stud is a DEFRA appointed centre for running Artificial Insemination Training Courses for stallion/mare owners and managers. We are running the Stud Management Course - this 3 day course is ideal for everyone from the one horse owner to stud owners, managers and employees as it covers a wide range of topics including paddock management, feeding the horse, regulations and employment, and breeding. You can attend on the day or days that suit your needs. We also run Foaling Courses and Care Of Foal During the First Year Courses. We have purpose built facilities for course lectures and practical training. Our lecture room, which can comfortably hold 40 to 45 people, is available for hire and there are good parking facilities.

The consultancy service, British Equestrian Trade Overseas (BETO), is also based at Twemlows Hall Stud - Click Here for further details.

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**NEWS**

Little Tiger, winner of the 2008 Twemlows Hall Burghley Scholarship, started off our "new" season with her arrival on 1st February. Frostie, as she is known, is here for embryo transfer and inspite of having a track record for poor conception she has taken first time and her embryo is now safely sitting in Equity, one of our recipient mares. Frostie is now trying for a second embryo before returning to Dr Polly Taylor for her preparation for the eventing season. Little Tiger, ridden by Phoebe Buckley, finished 16th at last September's Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials where she was the highest placed British bred or domiciled mare.

She has recently been joined by Femma, a beautiful black Friesian carriage driving and dressage mare. Femma is the first and only "Friesian Model" mare in the UK - an award given to only a handful of Friesian mares worldwide each year - she has also come for embryo transfer and we are very pleased to announce that her recipient, Jubilee I, is safely carrying Femma's embryo.

Little Tiger (right) and the recipient mare, Equity, who is carrying Little Tiger's embryo.	Femma (left) and Jubilee, the recipient mare carrying her embryo.

We have recently held two Embryo Transfer Open Days at which we demonstrated ET techniques and talked about the practical and financial implications of ET programmes in competition horses.

Our new Stud Management Course held recently was a great success with delegates from as far afield as Surrey and Northumberland. The course took place over three days covering topics from grassland management and grass conversation, environmental issues, legislation, regulations and employment, stud facilities and veterinary matters. We hope to repeat the course next winter, possibly before Christmas.

For further guidance, advice and details please contact
Edward Matson or Michaela KÖlling MRCVS
Twemlows Hall Stud Farm, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 2EZ UK
Tel: +44 1948 664966 Fax: +44 1948 663836
Email: edwardmatson@twemlows.co.uk or michaelakoelling@twemlows.co.uk