FEEDING THE HORSE 207 



tensive stables of horses. These are placed in the manger 

 subject to the use of the horse at all times. 



THINGS THE HORSEMAN SHOULD KNOW 



1. Where the horse industry is most prominent in America. 



2. What is meant by horse-power. 



3. The relationship of the ration to work performed. 



4. Why some foods are better for horses than others. 



5. The special value of linseed meal for horses. 



6. How to feed the foal. 



7. What feed to use to secure the best growth. 



8. How much concentrates should be fed the work horse. 



9. When the horse should be given water. 



10. If salt is necessary for the horse. 



MAKE A FEW OBSERVATIONS ON HORSE 

 FEEDING ABOUT HOME 



11. How many horses are there to the square mile in the county in 



which you live? Of what breeds or types are they? 



12. Ascertain how many persons out of fifty in your section feed on 



the basis of the feeding standard. 



13. What commercial feeds for horses are shipped in? 



14. Can you report on any fattening of draft horses? 



15. Study the methods men follow in giving their horses drink. 



16. Report on the salting of horses among your farmer friends. 



