CARE OP STALLIONS. 259 



matter from collecting about the frog of the feet and causing 

 "thrush" and other foot troubles. 



The breeding stallion, during service season, requires 

 special attention for the best results. The regulation of the 

 service of the stallion is a feature that is not thoroughly 

 understood or practiced by many horsemen. Some stallions 

 which are very strong and vigorous can do a much heavier 

 season's work than others. This should be carefully regu- 

 lated with all horses, as the first two weeks' use is the 

 hardest. Many horses are ruined for the entire season by 

 too heavy use during the first week of the breeding season. 

 The number of services should be limited to about two the 

 first week and four the second week. After this one a day 

 or two one day and one the next with strong, mature horses. 

 This will depend to a considerable extent on the rations fed, 

 the health of the animal, and the previous management so 

 far as exercise is concerned. 



