HORSES AND MULES 



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441. Feeding the horse. Some horses are what is termed 

 "easy keepers," which means that they require a comparatively 

 small amount of feed and are always in good condition. This 



FIG. 171. A prize-winning string of mules 



quality is usually associated with a quiet disposition and good 

 digestion. Horses that require a large amount of feed for a 

 given service are usually lacking in quality (Fig. 172). They 

 are of a nervous temperament and have a tendency to " bolt " 



72. Good and poor endura 



These are both army artillery horses. The horse on the right is 28 years old, has been 



23 years in army service, and is still a fairly good horse. The one on the left is 6 years 



old, has been i year in army service, and is nearly ready to be discarded. The difference 



is in quality, conformation, temperament, and ability to utilize food 



