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hitch him to a good strong vehicle with a seat from which 

 it is easy to get on or off. A few lessons poorly taught at 

 this stage of the colt's education will lessen his value for 

 service for all time. He should be made to be quiet and 

 stand still until the driver gives the signal to proceed. 

 He must be taught confidence in himself and respect for 

 his master and thus should be led to see that automobiles, 

 trains, trolleys, and other unusual sights by the roadside 

 will not harm him. 



PRACTICAL QUESTIONS 



1. Give a brief account of the early history of the horse. 2. How 

 has warfare affected the development of horses? 3. Contrast a 

 heavy horse with a light horse. 4. What are the characteristics of 

 the Percheron? 5. To which class does the general farm horse 

 belong? 6. Discuss the care of horses. 7. Give a ration for a 

 farm horse. 8. How would you supply fresh air to a horse stable ? 

 9. Can a horse feel pain ? 10. Will a horse respond to kind treat- 

 ment? 11. If your father gives you a colt will you agree to raise it? 



HOME EXERCISES 



1. Purdue Circular No. 29 gives a list of defects and unsoundnesses 

 in horses. With a complete list, such as that one, examine your 

 horses and report their condition. 



2. A Colt Club Project is interesting and instructive for boys and 

 girls. 



The project should cover at least a year and should include ques- 

 tions of care, management, and cost. As recommended by several 

 state colleges of agriculture the basis of award may be as follows : 



1) Management shown in training 25 



2) Cost of keeping 25 



3) Condition 25 



4) Story : My Year's Work with the Colt .... 25 



Total Score 100 



3. Report in detail on the feeding and care of your father's horses. 



4. From the local assessor obtain the number of horses in your 

 district and their value. Is the number and value increasing? 



5. What does it cost your father to keep his horses? 



