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SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 



EXPERIMENTAL FARM, NAPPAN, N,S. 



REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, W. W. BAIRD, B.S.A. 



HORSES. 



In the spring of 1913 there were nine horses at this Station, six of which are 

 heavy grades, all being geldings except one. They are used for the general farm work, 

 doing all tlie heavy work in the different departments, and the miscellaneous truck- 

 ing. 



Three light horses were used for light work, such as express work, cultivating, 

 spraying in gardens and orchards, and driving. 



One of these, being badly blemished, was exchanged for a more sound animal later 

 in the season. Another has been used principally for express work for a long time, but 

 is now very old. 



The third one, being a very spirited animal, wrenched her fetlock joint, kicking 

 in the stall, and has been laid up for the greater part of the season. Though she is 

 now sufficiently well for use, yet the fetlock joint is much enlarged. 



With a view to raising colts, two pure-bred Clydesdale mares have been purchased, 

 one a 3-year-old and the other a i-year-old. Both are very fine mares, typical of the 

 breed, and should give satisfaction as breeding stock. 



