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ing, a small amount of gypsum is sprinkled in the 

 manure. It has been said that it is better not to cover 



the manure; but that idea is 

 rapidly dying out, and it is now- 

 thought much better in every 

 d-i'-^'i -•» respect to have it covered, as 



SMOOTH SIDES OF HEAP, ti^^re is uot such a loss from 

 excessive heat or continued rains. Manure so protected 

 is always stronger, therefore more valuable. In using 

 the manure, light and frequent applications bring far 

 the best results. The mixing of commercial fertilizers 

 with the manure, however, improves its value greatly. 



CHAPTER VI. 



BREEDING. 



The first question a breeder must settle in his mind 

 is what he wants; and breed with that point in view. If 

 a work horse is wanted, breed from those animals that 

 have the desired qualities ; and so on throughout the 

 breeding of different horses for different uses. This 

 principle must be adhered to strictly to be successful. 



The idea in breeding horses is at all times with the 

 aim of improving the breed. All who engage in breed- 

 ing horses will find that it requires time, patience and 



