Planning a Stud Farm. 15 



gone off the " heat." With a valuable stallion under his 

 control, can the stud groom be blamed if, under the circum- 

 stances, he elects to " play for safety," especially if reflec- 

 tion leads him to the conclusion that the tardy eleventh-hour 

 arrival was not unconnected with a desire to save the cost of 

 a week's " board and lodging." 



