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require that a copy of stallion license be posted which will 

 clearly define whether the animal is a pure-bred, grade, 

 or mongrel. It is also well to include a picture of the 

 stallion, so that persons who have not seen him will 

 become acquainted with his general type and char- 

 acteristics. If the horse has won any prizes and made 

 a show record, these should be stated, as they are factors 

 which should influence horse-men in breeding to him. It 

 is also well to notify through the local papers in regard 

 to the horse and to the place of stand. This is especially 

 essential in the early part of the season, so that breeders 

 will not be inconvenienced, and will be on the lookout for 

 the stallion. Conservative advertising by these two 

 methods is productive of good results. 



BREEDING TERMS AND CONTRACTS 



In order to insure prompt payment of services and to 

 avoid misunderstandings, it is essential that the terms of 

 service be clearly defined. The common terms of service 

 are single leap ; by the season, with or without return 

 privilege; insure the mare to be in foal; and to insure 

 a living colt to stand and suck. The terms of service 

 which are to be used should depend largely on the custom- 

 ary practice in the locality. Usually when the single leap 

 is $10.00, the season without return privilege is $15.00, 

 insure in foal $20.00, and to insure foal to stand and suck, 

 $25.00. These will be approximately the ratio of the 

 various terms of service, as figured on the net average 

 amount which the stallion owner will usually obtain. 

 Stallion owners should everywhere encourage men to 

 accept the season or in foal contract, as they tend to induce 

 the mare owners to take better care of their mares, and 



