Page 21 - February 2017 Thoroughbred Highlight

German designed stallion exerciser
In an effort to keep the stallions mentally and physically t and at the peak of their fertility, the stallions are exercised each morning. The exerciser is designed to allow 3 stallions to use the machine at the same time. Each stallion has his own paddock with 4 board fencing for safety.
Upon arriving to the breeding barn, the mare is cleaned and checked for venereal disease and then placed into a stall equipped with an automated window system that allows both visual and some interaction with the teaser stallion before the mare is brought into the breeding shed.
Rob Rafferty and Orlando Arteno are stallion handlers at Adena Springs North. They are fully trained in
rst aid and wear protective helmets and specially designed safety vests (by Phoenix Performance Products) during each mating.
Dermot Carty launched the Adena Springs North stallion program and continues to develop the Adena Springs North stallion careers. Dermot explains that the development of a stallion does not
happen overnight and it takes 5 year investment
before it’s determined if a stallion is going to be successful.
Despite being surrounded by commercial and residential development, owner Frank Stronach is committed to preserving the Adena Springs North property in Aurora, Ontario. Away from the commercial breeding area, the property is utilized as the family’s private farm. Preserved wetlands and spring water sources are protected and new
trees are planted each year providing a park-like setting. Several ponds on the farm serve as a stopping point for swans heading south. “Frank Stronach has a passion for the business and wants to leave a positive impact,” says Dermot noting that Adena employs more than 50 people full-time and purchases local trucks, feed, fencing, stone work etc.
Thoroughbred Highlight - Page 21 - February 2017