BREEDING THE TROTTER 



the colt does this quietly it may be led around a 

 smooth paddock. In time the colt will follow 

 its attendant to any place. 



The weanling, at all times, should be petted 

 and treated kindly. It should be groomed care- 

 fully each day and its hair straightened out. 

 This will give it a healthy coat, make it feel good 

 and assist its growth. 



BREAKING TO BIT. 



When the colt is six months old procure a bridle 

 that fits well and place it on the colt in the stall, 

 as was done with the halter. Use a snaffle bit 

 and see that it fits properly, otherwise it will worry 

 and aggravate the colt. The bit will vary in 

 length from three to three and one-half inches. 

 Keep the bridle on the colt about an hour and a 

 half, both morning and afternoon. 



When it becomes accustomed to the bit in the 

 stall the colt is ready for the colt breaker. 



BESIDE THE LEAD PONY. 



The colt should first be led to halter on a walk, 

 by a competent man, beside a saddle pony. Half 

 a mile is long enough for the first lesson. This 

 should be repeated daily for about a week or till 

 the colt becomes accustomed to the pony. When 

 this work commences the colt should be turned 

 out about an hour every morning if the weather 

 is fine. 



As soon as leading begins the colt should be 

 properly fitted with a pair of light shin boots, as 



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