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are put in the hands of a man who loses his temper. 

 As such a man should not attempt to break horses, we do 

 not hesitate in recommending their use. 



STABLES AND SHEDS 



Barn or shed room for young growing stock is especially 

 needed for protection from rains and severe storms. 

 Formerly it was thought that the young stock should be 

 pampered by keeping them in close quarters. Good horse- 

 men are realizing more than ever that the outdoor system 

 of raising young stock is the most practical and successful 

 under average conditions. In this system the aim is to 

 provide shelter where the animals can go in case of storms 

 or bad weather of any kind, and to arrange it so that the 

 colts can be outdoors most of the time. Even in stormy 

 weather, it is surprising to find how much time the colt 

 will spend out in the open weather if given his own choice 

 in the matter. An arrangement of this kind can be made 

 in the horse barn or by having a shed adjacent to it. One 

 method is to have a series of single stalls facing the center 

 feed alley where the colts may be tied up during feeding 

 time, so that if grain is fed, the colts which are stronger 

 will not get the major portion. The side of the barn can 

 be made in the form of an open shed or closed with doors 

 to open on a lot. If there are halters on the animals so 

 that the ropes may be snapped and unsnapped from the 

 front, it is seldom necessary to go into the pen where they 

 are. A similar arrangement made without the stalls is 

 better liked by some, as it takes less room to a colt and 

 provides more freedom of movement. 



