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day. Each foal is a law unto itself. If the dam is a poor 

 stickler, then the amount to be given should be much larger. A 

 good guide is what the foal will clean up readily and yet not be 

 entirely satisfied. The feeding of grain to the foal is for the 

 purpose of nourishing it and preparing it for that other im- 

 portant time — weaning. 



If the mother is not worked, and has the run of a good' pasture, 

 the necessity for grain is not so great, but should begin not 

 later than twelve weeks. 



What shall the yearling colt he fed ( If the roughage has been 

 cut, shredded or whole corn fodder or timothy hay, then equal 

 parts by weight of crushed corn, oats and wheat bran twice per 

 day, is an ideal ration. From one to two quarts may be given 

 at a feeding, depending upon the breed, etc., of the colt. If fed 

 on timothy hay and whole corn, feed a gill of oil meal once a 

 day, and a little salt twice per week. The_colt does not need 

 condition- powders if properly fed and cared for. If one has 

 clover or alfalfa hay, whole corn can be fed exclusively as the 

 grain ration. Oat straw and wheat bran make a good combina- 

 tion. Grass is the natural food of the horse, and, if abundant, 

 is sufficient without grain. 



The food the second and third winters should be the same as 

 the first, except that a larger quantity should be fed. 



What about silage in winter ? There is nothing better if free 

 from mold. With this precaution a small amount is excellent, 

 particularly if no roots are available. 



When the snow flies and the pasture is gone, the weanling 

 should have exercise daily. This can be provided by letting it 

 have the run of the feed lot, covered barnyard, or around the 

 straw stack. But it must have exercise at all hazards. Exercise 

 the first, second and third winters is vital to health and normal 

 development. 



CONCLUSIONS 



Having a brood mare that is worthy of the name, mate her 

 with a good stallion of the same breed or type. Feed and intelli- 

 gently care for both dam and foal ; it will be a profitable invest- 

 ment. One can safely figure profit at $50 on the weanling after 

 paying for service and lost time. 



