Care of tiik Sia 1.1,10. \ 1-i' 



such as l)leediiiu-, blindfoldinu', dark of the moon, cold water treat- 

 ment, etc., at time of service, every one fiiUy guaranteed to pro- 

 duce a foal. The writer tried them all several years ago with his 

 first stallion, and got ten foals from uinety-six mares bred. This 

 proves that 10 per cent of the mares will breed in spite of, rather 

 than because of, intelligent handling. We now have the best 

 of reasons for believing that mares are more apt to settle if bred 

 during last of heat, and preferably in the late afternoon. Marcs 

 rarelv conceive unless in normal health; even a slight cold or 

 excitement is to be avoided, and when taken to stallion they should 

 be driven or led moderately — never ridden. 



Three and four vears old are trying times for any horse as the 

 teeth are shed at that age. The mouth should be carefully and 

 reoularlv examined and the old teeth removed as soon .as they 

 become loosened. This is not only profitable, but it is humane ; 

 often indigestion, colic, much sutfering and even death are caused 

 by its neglect. 



ArvTlFlClAL BKEEDIXG 



The use of the capsule in breeding two or more mares from 

 one service is practical, but requires good judgment and some 

 experience, lleliable information on artificial breeding can be 

 had from the manufacturers of breeding instruments. 



