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board than in the first schedule. Each horse gets a 

 long jog in good weather, with an occasional 

 brush. Here is his monthly account on each four 

 horses. Receipts, $i8o. Expenses: Caretaker's 

 wages, $30 ; board for caretaker, $20 ; feed, $60 ; 

 stall rent, $4 ; balance for trainer, $56, or $14 per 

 horse. 



During April this trainer puts one man on three 

 horses and charges $50 per month on each horse. 

 Here is his monthly account on each three horses : 

 Receipts, $150. Expenses: Caretaker's wages, 

 $30 ; board, $20 ; feed, $45 ; stall rent, $3 : balance 

 for trainer $52. or $17 per horse. 



After May i this trainer puts one man on two 

 horses and charges $60 per month on each horse. 

 Here is his monthly account on each two horses : 

 Receipts, $120. Expenses : Caretaker's wages, $30 : 

 board, $20; feed, S15: stall rent. S2 : balance for 

 trainer, $53, or %2y on each horse. As soon as the 

 races begin there are many incidentals, including 

 extra help on race day that reduce the trainer's 

 profit. 



Although no figures are available, it is safe to 

 say that trainer's charges have not increased in 

 anything like the same proportion as wages and 

 feed. Remember that a trainer is worthy of his 

 hire and don't kick at his bill unless you have 

 good cause. 



