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THE COLT'S EDUCATION. 



may be, he will control himself even when badly frightened, 

 when he hears the reassuring voice of his driver. 



Don't let the little colt follow his dam at work all day or 

 on a long drive. The tender cartilages in his limbs are not 

 able to bear constant use. He must be where he can lie 

 down and be at rest two-thirds of the time. When the mare 

 is taken away, first shut him up where he cannot in any way 

 injure himself. A plain box-stall without undulations in the 

 floor, without manger or ties of any kind is best. No young 

 animal is more likely to get into mischief, and none is so 

 easily damaged. 



