The Thoroughbred 



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CARE OF FOAL MOST IMPORTANT 



After the foal arrives, do not turn him out to be forgotten, 

 but see that he has sufficient food to help him grow, and, in the 

 winter, that he has access to shelter for protection against wet and 

 against cold winds. Cold witliout winds probably tends to 

 make well-fed colts hardy horses. Size is attained by care and 

 feeding, and size means increase in selling price. The founda- 

 tion given during the first year gives the youngster a start in 

 growing that cannot be over-estimated. Neglect the weanling, 

 and double the food during the second year will never make up 

 for the vitality lost while struggling through the first winter. 



