CHAPTER XXII. 



COMBINATIONS OF THREE TO BE REMEMBERED. 



The following paragraphs are made up in threes to be easily remem- 

 bered and to be adhered to or rejected as desired. 



THREE IMPORTANT LESSONS TO TEACH THE HORSE. 



Three of the most valuable lessons to be taught the horse are: To 

 start at the word of command, stop at the word of command, and to 

 back at the work of command, all good and valuable. 



THREE ANNOYING TORTURES TO THE HORSE. 



Three of the most annoying and painful tortures to the horse are: 

 The abuses of the whip, the suffering from harsh bits, and the painful 

 pressure of badly fitted collars, neither of which should ever be per- 

 mitted. 



THREE IMPORTANT CONDITIONS OF THE FEET. 



Three essential conditions of the feet are: Strong walls, elastic 

 frog, and unmolested bars and sole, which can be had with care. 



THREE GREAT ENEMIES OF THE FEET. 



Three great enemies to good feet are: Long toe and heel calks, 

 large nails driven high up in the foot, and the wall rasped off to fit 

 the shoe, neither of which should be permitted. 



THREE POINTS IN THE CARE OF THE HORSE. 



Three valuable points in the care of the horses are: Water before 

 feeding, and moderate quantities of grain and hay, given often and 

 with regularity. Fifty years' experience proves this true. 



THREE IMPORTANT FACTORS IN KEEPING THE HORSE 

 IN CONDITION. 

 The horse, to work hard and keep in good condition, must be 

 feiai'ted ofif in his work moderately, worked steadily, and never annoyed 

 or fretted. Try this thoroughly and you will be convinced. 



THREE CONDITIONS THAT WEAR THE HORSE OUT 

 RAPIDLY. 



To wear the horse out rapidly, and never have him in condition, is 

 to feed irregularly (as to quantity or time), water whenever convenient, 

 rush him into his work, and keep him on his nerve all the time. Don't 

 try these. 



