Home is where the horse is.......
Hidden Acres Foxtrotters
Want to be involved with your next horse, from selection of
sire and dam to birth of the foal and beyond?      Don't have
a mare of your own? Don't wish to tie down your own good
mare with a foal?        You might want to consider taking
advantage of our Create a Foal program.
Create your very own Missouri
Foxtrotter....!
       How does this program work?  

1.   Select your mare from our small select herd of quality foxtrotters.    This
can be done online, but we would highly recommend you come for a visit
and meet them in person.     Spend some time with them, both under saddle
and on the ground.  The dam generally contributes as much or more than
the sire, especially when you take into consideration that your baby will be
learning about the world from her from the time he / she is born.      If you
choose a mare that you absolutely love, it's more than likely that many of
those endearing traits will be passed on to her offspring.

2. Choose your stallion.     Our program includes a free breeding to Wizard,
but you are not limited to him.    You may choose to have the mare you
select bred to any stallion you wish.   Fees for that stallion's services and all
associated costs such as travel expense and or veterinary services will be
added on top of the base fee.

3.  Choose your time of year that you want your foal born.    We can
accommodate most any time of year you wish, but we do want to avoid
having mares foaling during July and August in this mid western heat &
humidity.

4.  Start thinking up names!   While you are considering and rejecting
numerous possibilities, sit back , relax, daydream of future plans for your
foal, and leave the work to us.   You will be receiving updates and photos of
your mare progressing through her pregnancy.   Of course you are
welcome  to come for another visit to see how she's progressing anytime
you wish also.    We will be as excited about the upcoming foal as you are,
and will be happy to share your company.

5.  Get ready for the big event!   You can watch the birth of your foal from
your computer.     We will be hosting the birth online, and will call you at the
first sign of impending labor.   You may also join in the process by helping
to monitor her online as well.

Our foalcam is hosted online by Marestare.
VISIT OUR FOAL CAM
(Cam currently turned off)

What is the benefit of this program to me?

The major benefit is that no matter how exceptional the foal, you already
own it at a prearranged price, rather than be subject to the whims of the
breeder.   It's no secret that certain colors sell better than others, and that
the best of foals are often not offered for sale.   If they are put up for sale,
usually they have a pretty steep sales tag.      You also get the sense of
satisfaction and emotional attachment that can only be found with a foal
that YOU have created.    You also get the confidence of knowing the
parents of this foal, and that you liked what you found there.   Foals are
always a gamble, but the apple rarely falls far from the proverbial tree.   
You also don't have to come up with all the money at once.  We require half
down prior to breeding, and the other half upon picking up your baby.

How much does this cost?

It depends which mare you choose.   Please visit the "Mares" page, and
she will have a create-a-foal price listed.   That is ALL it will cost you, if you
choose to use Wizard as the sire.     This includes uterine cultures of mare
prior to breeding, care of mare during pregnancy and lactation,
vaccinations of mare and foal,ultrasounds, veterinary services, well-baby
exam by veterinarian,foal vaccinations, webcam hosting fees, etc.    You
are guaranteed a healthy foal.   Things can go wrong on occasion, and if
the foal is lost your money will be promptly refunded.     The price also
includes basic foal training using natural horsemanship methods if you
wish.     

How do we get started?

Call or email us.   We'll be happy to discuss our mares with you, both their
strengths AND their weaknesses.   Arrangements can be made to have you
out for a visit.  Plan on spending the night if possible, or better yet, the
whole weekend.   Narrow your selection down to a couple of the girls, and
we'll haul em to off to a trail ride for you to try there as well.   I can promise
you will enjoy the beautiful Indiana countryside!