No, I do not have to pay for the stud. I own a third of the stud in question and could make free babies (on my already-owned-by-me mare, obviously) with impunity if I wanted to do so. I also, as a result of my work on the welsh pony web pages, have a free breeding to a very cute welsh pony stud if I want that. (Mare not included but since I own one, no problem there.)

The girls (and you and spouse, of course) are welcome to meet the horse, the other horse, and a whole field full of related horses. We can take carrots or apples or something if you want, but that's really not necessary because the horses will visit even if we don't bring food.