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be given every two hours, more being given gradually and the time between 

 feeding lengthened. 



The Brood Mare, used for breeding purposes only, does well without 

 grain when on good pasture. In winter, if she is in foal, she should be 

 given feeds high in protein and mineral matter for the best development 

 of the foetus. She should receive plenty of exercise at all times. 



The Stallion. — Good whole oats and bran with plenty of clean timothy 

 hay is a very good ration for the stallion. The addition of corn or barley 

 to the ration lends variety and increases its palatability. Exercise is at 

 all times absolutely essential for the best results with any stallion. When 

 standing for service he should be required to walk six to ten miles per clay. 



STANDARD RATIONS 



Foals: Parts. Part?. Parts. 



Ground oats 6 Oats 4 Oats 4 



Ground coin 2 Corn 4 Bran 4 



Bran 2 Bran 2 Corn 2 



Whole oats ) 



Shelled corn > equal parts. 



Bran J 



With either of the above rations, feed clover, alfalfa, or timothy and clover 

 mixed. 

 Work Horses: 



Oats 5 Oats. Corn 9 



Corn 5 Hay. Oatmeal 1 



Hay. Hay. 



Timothy and clover mixed or just timothy is recommended as roughage. 

 Brood Mare: 



Corn 4 Corn 7 Corn 8 



Oats 4 Bran 2 Linseed oil meal 1 



Bran 2 Linseed oil meal 1 



Clover or alfalfa of good quality, or timothy and clover mixed are good 



[ roughages to feed with the above grain rations. 



Grooming. — For the best health of the horse he should be groomed 

 before he is harnessed and at night after the harness has been removed. 

 A good currycomb, a stiff brush and a soft woolen cloth are the only uten- 

 sils ordinarily needed. The currycomb is used to loosen the dirt and sweat 

 in the hair and skin over the body and is followed by the brush. The 

 woolen cloth is then rubbed very firmly over the entire body to take up 

 the fine dust and to put the coat in good condition. 



REFERENCES 



"Productive Horse Husbandry." Gay. 



"The Horse Book." Johnston. 



"The Horse." Roberts. 



"Breaking and Training Horses." Harper. 



"Management and Breeding of Horses." Harper. 



Farmers' Bulletins, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture: 



451. "Draft Horses and Care of Horses," 



667. "Breaking and Training Colts." 



