BREEDING, STOCK-RAISING, ETC. 



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most ca§ee, quite truthfully. Most horses breed best for some 

 especial service. If the colt is designed for farm use, it is 

 advisable to put the mare to a farm horse; if for. the car- 

 riage or saddle, she should be bred to a stallion of superior 

 adaptation for one or the other purpose. A horse for rapid 

 motion should possess very different parts from the farm 



THE BYEBLY TUEK. 



horse. The saddle and carriage horse should be of the same 

 mold — light and free of limb, with a height of not more than 

 fifteen hands and a half. The farm horses may be of idrger 

 limb, heavier build, and stand somewhat higher. 



THE MARE — HER QUALITIES AND TREATMENT. 



Of no less importance is it to understand the qualities and 

 capabilities of the mare than those of the horse. Difficulties 

 exist in 'her case no less than in his, and practical directions 



