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NATURE STUD Y- BY GRADES 



LESSON XXXV 

 FARM ANIMALS THE HORSE 



Mention all the useful animals seen on the farm. Make a 

 list of them. Which is the most useful ? Discuss the horse; 



the many kinds of 

 work he does; the 

 food he eats; the 

 care he should re- 

 ceive ; his disposition 

 and intelligence. 

 Many stories and 

 anecdotes are told to 

 illustrate these 

 topics. Several 

 lessons may be given 

 on this subject. 

 Horses may be divided into four classes, according to the 

 work they do: (i) those valuable for speed; (2) draught 



horses; (3) coach 

 horses; (4) ponies. 

 Notice 'how each 

 is built and adapted 

 for the uses made 

 of him. How fast 

 can a horse run? 

 Describe his walk; 

 trot ; pace ; gallop. 

 Is the horse useful 

 for other things than 



DRAUGHT HORSE the work he does? 



COACH HORSE 



