PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



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growth of rich grass. The best paddocks either have a 



neat shelter built on them or 



have a box stall in the stable 



opening into the paddock. A 



horse can then go in and out 



at pleasure. This gives the 



colts or horses a shelter from 



the weather or flies. It is most 



profitable to have a place of 



this kind to use when needed. 



Another necessity to a paddock is a water trough kept 



filled with clear water. 





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PADDOCK PI«AN. 





HOW TO TREAT 



AND 



USE MANURE 



The best method is described in stable 

 yard hints on page 'x,']^ which allows the 

 drainings to run into a well constructed 



in the centre of the manure heap, and then pump it over 



the manure, always 



keeping it in a fair- 

 ly moist condition. 



Heap it about ten 



feet high and be 



careful to smooth 



the outer sides to 



prevent too free 



circulation of air. To prevent ammonia from evaporat- 



PUMP FOR MANURE. 



