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ON THE MODE OF 



RAISING AND TRAINING HORSES. 



You should in all cases endeavor in the first place, 

 to obtain a good breed of horses ; and, particularly, 

 you should aim to get that kind which is full made, 

 and full of action. For breeding mares, choose such 

 as will breed after the horse, and then you will find 

 no difficulty in obtaining a good stake of horses. 



As soon as your mares have colts, you should com- 

 mence handling them, and so continue on until three 

 or four years old. Great care should be taken of 

 them. Too much grain should not be given them 

 while young, but plenty of good hay, and salt once a 

 week, if you do not live near the salt marshes. When 

 you commence breaking the colts, you should be very 

 gentle with them, and never suffer them to be storm- 

 ed at or abused. Put the bridle on them, let them 

 stand t\vo or three hours at a time, and then lead them 

 about the yard several times in a day, In the next 

 place, the saddle should be put on and girted rather 

 tight; again be led about; after which a light boy 

 should ride it, while you mount ahorse and ride along 

 side. Thus proceed up and down the road together ; 

 then put your carriage harness on, and let the colt 

 stand about an hour every day. Be sure to girt your 

 harness on well, and never* suffer the colt to become 

 entangled in them. Lead it about, once a day, with the 



