Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Obviously this can be a real payday and I would assume one of the real perks for trainers who taken private stable jobs. I imagine, for instance, the shares Shug got in Seeking the Gold have worked out very well for him ( and deservedly so ). This can be a great annuity.

And, of course, there are downsides. For instance, sometimes the deals aren't in writing, and perhaps a relative ( maybe a son-in-law ) takes over a stable, and while running it into the ground, he strips a trainer of what were promised, and very valuable, breeding rights.

Ah, but I'm sure nothing like that ever happened.