The Pure-bred 339 
been more closely checked. The breeder in buying a 
horse should either study up carefully on the matter or 
have the pedigree passed upon by the registration board 
of his state or some one who is entirely familiar with such 
problems. 
FEEDING AND CARE 
The pure-bred horse, in order to be profitable, must 
be given every chance to develop into the best type pos- 
sible. The size and development of the pure-bred greatly 
influence the sales and price. Therefore, the feeding of 
the pure-bred should be similar to the grade, except 
that it is more important that the animals be given every 
chance for development. If the pasture falls short, 
grain or good hay should supplement it so that the ani- 
mals may be kept growing. This is especially important 
with the foal and the yearling, as it is impossible to make 
an 1800- to 2000-pound horse out of a stunted colt. The 
best that feed can accomplish after a yearling is stunted 
will be to produce about a 1600-pound horse. The general 
requirements for growth are the same as outlined in 
Chapter XX. Fitting for show and sale will be taken 
up later. 
The pure-bred colt must be properly trained and broken 
at an early age so that he will be easily handled, and there- 
fore will receive better care. The breeding of pure-bred 
horses is but one-half of the problem. The other half is 
the feeding and care, and the larger number of pure-bred 
breeders in America fail more in this field than they do in 
the breeding. 
The weight and development of pure-bred draft horses 
obtained by the leading breeders is shown by the follow- 
ing table of weights compiled from the first and second 
