Breaking of Colts. 



Of all the vicious habits which are found in horses, 

 we believe nine-tenths are owing to unkind treatment, 

 harsh usage, and improper management. 



A colt may be broken to do very light work in har- 

 ness at two years old, but should not be backed, ex- 

 cept by a small boy, until three, and a light man until 

 four years old. When he becomes accustomed to the 

 reins, a person may take hold of the traces and occas- 

 ionally pull on them, teaching the colt to keep steadily 

 along, whether he feels any draught •bn his shoulders 



or not. 



EXTEENAL PAKTS OF THE HOESE. 



21, Croup. 



22, Dock. 

 2.3, Quarter, 



24, Thigh or Gaskin. 



25, Hamstring. 



26, Joint of Hock. 



27, Ham or Hock, 



23, Common, 

 29, Fetlock. 



80, Large Pastern. 



31, Small Pastern; 

 82, Coronet. 



33, Hoof. 



34, Knee, 



35, Common. 



36, Fetlock. 



37, Heel. 



38, Large. 



39, Small Pastern 



40, Hoof Pastern. 



