THE HORSE. 



form which are desirable in the horse we wish to produce. ,Both animals should be strong, 

 vigorous, and in the best condition of health. In this great undertaking, where so many have 

 failed, those will meet with the highest success, who, to zeal and enthusiasm combine 

 knowledge and patient effort, considering well beforehand what they wish to accomplish, and 

 by the use of that knowledge in careful selection and combination aim for the best results. 



STALLION &quot;FRANK ALLEN.&quot; PROPERTY OP JOHN R. FARNUM, WALTHAM, MASS. 



Care 0f Stallions. The following sensible method with reference to the care of 

 stallions is recommended by J. E. Russell, Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Agri 

 culture: 



&quot;&quot;When a horse begins a stud career, his owner should absolutely withdraw him from 

 the worry and excitement of training. Horses kept for service, and trained at the same 

 time, will get nervous and excitable stock. But a worse error still is to put a horse into a 

 condition of flesh, like a prize pig, in order to brag of how much he weighs, and to keep him, 

 without exercise, in the close confinement of a box-stall, until he becomes a moody, morose, 

 and often savage brute. Many stallions become partially insane under the common treat 

 ment, and are a pest to their owners, dangerous to grooms, and beget vicious stock. A 

 stallion should be kept in good health and moderate flesh. His box should be where he can 

 have the constant company of other horses, or in sight of his mares. He should have a pad 

 dock to run in, or have plenty of cut grass during his season. He should be exercised in 

 double harness, or under the saddle accompanied by other horses, as often as convenient. 

 His exercise should be brisk and blood-stirring, with occasional sharp work, so as to get a 

 good sweat. Under such treatment, a stallion, unless he is naturally a vicious brute, will be 

 as cheerful and pleasant to keep as any mare is.&quot; 



Care Of Breeding Mares. It is very essential that brood mares be kept in good 

 condition. A half-starved dam cannot produce a strong and thrifty foal, since her blood 



