our heavy mares and produce a good draft animal. Possessing 

 all the good qualities of any other draft breed he has in addition 

 better feet and his limbs and pasterns are free from coarse hair. 

 His temperament too, is decidedly preferable to that of other draft 

 breeds. He is by far the most desirable draft horse in the United 

 States. 



In breeding for draft purposes the aim should be to make com- 

 pactness or form, symmetry, sound limbs and feet and supple action 

 supply the want of weight and bulk. 



In conclusion a few imperative hints to our horse-breeders in 

 general will not be out of place here. 



Grading with careful selection will establish the type that is 

 aimed at. Even pure-bred animals of the same breed will vary in 

 type. Study the brood mares — keep a Stock Register — and breed 

 the mares to the stallions best suited to their type. 



Quality is always better than quantity and economy better 

 than extravagance. A few well-bred, well-fed colts are more valu- 

 able than a nondescript, half -starved mob. What a colt has lost 

 during foadhood can never be regained — their mothers can help 

 pay their keep and feed during foalhood by being worked moder- 

 ately. 



Be interested in the horse-world and live stock in general. 

 Send your sons to one of the Agricultural Colleges even if it is 

 for one term only. The Vacation or Special Courses will also be 

 highly beneficial to older men — one never grows too old to learn. 



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