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out upon the hair, so that it is a fairly easy matter to 
clean them up in good condition. The labor during the 
fattening period should be spent in bedding the horses 
heavily, and in giving them every comfort that is pos- 
sible. 
Many persons have doubted the wisdom of forcing 
horses in this way. They claim that the horses will not 
wear as long after being subjected to such a fattening 
process. It may or may not be true, but it does not 
seem probable that experienced buyers of work horses 
would buy fat horses for any length of time if they did 
not find them as serviceable as horses bought in a thinner 
condition. It is a well-known fact that fat placed on 
sound draft horses that are of good conformation will 
bring profitable returns for the feed. Hence it is policy 
for the horse-producers, if they are to make a profit on 
their draft horses, to get them in the best marketable 
condition, as with fattening steers or other stock for 
market. 
BREAKING AND TRAINING 
It is essential that the show horse be properly man- 
nered. He should be taught to lead up freely at the right 
side of the leader and to stand properly upon his legs, 
without weaving over the show yard. Often the well- 
mannered horse will beat one of a trifle better conforma- 
tion, but which does not show off as well. The animal 
is in the show ring but a short time and it is impossible 
for the judge to see all his points unless he is shown to 
the best possible advantage. 
In teaching a horse to lead, the lead rein or strap should 
be held entirely in the right hand of the leader, and if the 
horse does not come up readily, a whip may be carried 
