TRAINING, AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT. &5 



without showing the slightest sign of any trick or 

 vice, and their condition and health were superb — 

 the animals being a credit to the stud master as well 

 as to their noble owner. 



BARRENNESS IN MARES 



Arises principally from neglect in trying them after 

 they are served, unless there is some physical defect 

 in the womb to prevent pregnancy ; too much work, 

 being broken-winded, or suffering from a chronic 

 cough, and the excessive feeding of corn. Geldings 

 should not be allowed to run with mares lately served, 

 or even before service, for some weeks. Also, taking 

 a mare a long distance (and hurriedly) to the horse, 

 or bringing her home again in a similar manner. Ten 

 miles is quite far enough to take a mare quietly to the 

 horse and home again. And a mare should be stabled 

 for two or three hours after having the horse. Cooling 

 food and slight work for about three weeks will pre- 

 vent accidents. 



FOR MARES NOT COMING IN HEAT, 



There is but one remedy. If within a reasonable 

 period a mare shows no signs of coming in season, 

 confine her and let the horse serve her ; after that she 



