230 THE HORSE IN SERVICE 



REVIEW 



1. When, where, by whom and for what purpose were horses first 



used f 



2. What is the master's obligation to his horse? 



3. What is a horse's average capacity in foot tons per day, draft, and 



weight carrying f 



4. What factors detennine the severitj^ of a horse's labor? 



5. Upon what does the draft of a load depend ? 



6. Describe the proper fit of collar and adjustment of traces and hames. 



7. How should horse power be used for gi-eatest efficiency? 



8. When is a horse in condition and how is it indicated ? 



9. Of what does conditioning a hoi>;e consist? and what personal 



qualifications are involved? 

 10. What may be the consequences of working horses when not in con- 

 dition ? 



