CHARLES FIPKE, who will be honoured with the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit when the Sovereign Awards are held by the Jockey Club of Canada later this year, will waive stud fees for mare owners who have breeding contracts to his North American stallions. Fipke will also offer zero-fee contracts for those who want to breed their mares to his stallions.
The offer is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to hardships for horsepeople throughout the continent, in particular, small breeders.