The breeding process

Each year, a covered mare produces a foal that is raised, prepared, and sold as a yearling at auction. The cycle repeats annually, generating regular income throughout the investment period.

  • Our expert team carefully selects mares with strong prospects, assessing pedigree, performance, and commercial potential. 

  • The selected mare is paired with a stallion, chosen for compatibility, market appeal, and expected progeny value. 

  • Mare and foal are managed at trusted stud farms, receiving professional care from birth through early development to ensure optimal health, conformation, and commercial readiness. 

  • The young stock are individually assessed and strategically placed in either foal or yearling sales to maximise exposure and return. Sale proceeds are distributed to investors in proportion to ownership. 

  • Mares return to stud after thorough welfare assessments. 

    Our data analysts will then look to identify the optimal stallion pairing for our mares ahead of the next upcoming breeding season. 

The Breeding Cycle

The bloodstock market

Rising yearling sale averages reflect sustained demand and confidence across the global bloodstock market. Increased competition at auction continues to drive premium pricing for quality stock. 

For broodmare owners, this translates directly into enhanced asset values, stronger sale returns, and the ability to access leading stallions, further compounding long-term breeding potential and profitability. 

48%

Increase in average sale price for yearlings in the last 5 years. 

1 in 5

Book 1 yearlings made £500,000 or more in 2025. 

21%

Of mares made £1,000,000 + at the 2025 Sceptre Session.