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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 
