What does the cryptic crossword clue "Endlessly examine horses kept for breeding (4)" mean?

The definition is "horses kept for breeding". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. STUDY (synonym of "examine") [curtailing: "Endlessly"]; definition: "horses kept for breeding" The answer is STUD.

Endlessly examine horses kept for breeding (4)

Times Cryptic #28790 | 14 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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