64 OKANGE COUNT* 



overloaded with fat, especially that soft fat generated 

 by artificial feeding. 



The temper is of great importance, by which must 

 be understood, not that gentleness at grass, which may 



lead the breeder's family to pet the mare, but such a 

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temper as will serve for the purpose of the rider, and 

 will answer to the stimulus of the voice, whip, or spur. 

 A craven or a rogue is not to be thought of as the 

 mother of a family; and if a mare belong to a breed 

 which is remarkable for refusing to answer to the call 

 of the rider, she should be consigned to any task rather 

 than the stud farm. Sulkiness and savageness are 

 likewise to be avoided, whether in stallion or mare. 

 From the time of covering, to within a few days of 

 the expected period of foaling, the cart-mare may be 

 kept at moderate labor, not only without injury, but 

 with decided advantage. It will then be prudent to 

 release her from work, and keep her near home, and 

 under the frequent inspection of some careful person. 

 When nearly half the time of pregnancy has elapsed, 

 the mare should have a little better food. She should 



