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percentage of the horses in this country. Colts should be han- 

 dled while young, if this is possible, and educated and trained 

 like a child, and, when old enough to work, they can be taught 

 to do so without much trouble. Colts can be broken to harness 

 while yearlings, and driven lightly at the age of two; but it is 

 better not to put them to hard work until about four years old. 



