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three daily. Oatmeal at first and then wheat bran should be offered when the 

 colt will nibble it from the hand of the attendant. 



In case of scouring reduce the amount of milk and give castor oil treatment. 

 Be careful not to overfeed and lay emphasis on keeping everything sweet and 

 clean. 



Care of the Foal's Feet. Under natural conditions a foal's feet may be 

 expected to grow and develop normally and without the necessity of giving them 

 attention. It is true, however, that bad feet, ankles, and the wrong kind of action 

 often develop as a result of the feet growing unevenly or in the wrong manner. 



Well Developed Draft Foals. Wisconsin College of Agriculture. 



They should be watched and trimmed whenever there is an opportunity to level 

 them at the bottom or keep them in line with a straightforward action. Do not 

 pare the foot away any more than is necessary and aim to grow all the foot pos- 

 sible. 



Training the Foal. The horse is much more susceptible to training than 

 many people stop to consider. Much of the disposition and habit of a horse and 

 the ease or difficulty with which he is handled is a matter of acquirement. It is, 

 therefore, important that from the beginning the foal be handled and devel- 

 oped in a manner to become most satisfactory and pleasing. Regular lessons in 

 teaching the foal and horse what is expected of him accompanied with firmness 

 and patience, is the most approved system of training. There shouH be a clear 

 understanding of what the foal is to do. Avoid confusion by not trying to teach 

 too many things at a time. Aim to develop the intelligence and confidence of the 



