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Fix a hoop in the corner of his stall so that the 

 water bucket may be kept at all times in reach 

 of the colt. Naturally, you will not allow him 

 to drink much after a work-out until he is 

 cooled off. 



While it is not wise to load a colt up with 

 boots, he should have enough for protection. 

 You will doubtless have discovered, during the 

 first lessons to cart, what -boots he will need. 

 Be especially careful the colt doesn't speedy-cut 

 otherwise he will get to going "sideways" and 

 in an otherwise bad-gaited manner. Do not put 

 the boots on too tight, but as snug as possible, 

 without interfering with circulation. Of course, 

 the boots should be cleaned each time after they 

 are used. 



If, in breaking, the colt has not been taught 

 to stand still, while being hitched or unhitched, 

 you had better complete that neglected part of 

 his education before doing much speed work. 

 In unhitching be sure everything is loose before 

 backing the cart away. 



Horsemen disagree about when to start ban- 

 daging a colt. Gne collaborator writes : "After 

 speeding or jogging a colt I always apply leg 

 wash, then wrap the legs in cotton and put on a 

 set of bandages. After the colt is thoroughly 

 cooled out, the bandages should be removed 

 and the legs brushed out and given a good hand 

 rubbing of about fifteen minutes to each leg. 



