30 BULLETIN 487, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



opportunity for comparison of types and breeds which is seldom 

 found in. the school district. 



At some of the schools local fairs are held in connection with the 

 work in stock judging. Such exhibitions aid in arousing interest in 

 better animals as well as give students practice in judging. A pro- 

 gram may be given in connection with the show. While men well 

 qualified should give the main addresses concerning horses, a place 

 should be reserved for the members of the class. A debate on some 

 question pertaining to types and breeds of horses should be interest- 

 in <r as well as instructive. 



