Breeding Morgan Horses. 



IMPROVEMENT OF THE FARM. 



The farm was put in first-class condition for carrying on the breed- 

 ing work. All buildings were put in good repair, electric lights were 

 installed, and substantial woven-wire fences were built. A well 485 

 feet deep was drilled, which furnishes an abundance of water for all 

 buildings and pastures, and affords a reserve for fire protection. 



FARM ENLARGED. 



In 1908 Mr. Battell deeded to the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm an- 

 other tract of land, known as the Cotton Farm, which adjoined the 



Fig. 4. 



-Morgan stallion Scotland No. 6000 A. M. R. Used in the Army horse-breeding m 

 and stationed at the U. S. Morgan Horse Farm during the idle season. 



-k in Vermont 



original tract and contained about 35 acres, together with a house 

 and two barns. These buildings soon after were used to house the 

 shepherd and a flock of excellent sheep which was very beneficial in 

 keeping down weeds and brush in the pastures. The sheep work has 

 been carried on only as a supplement and aid to the Morgan horse- 

 breeding work, with which it is not allowed to interfere. 



In 1917 the department purchased about 550 acres, including two 

 dwellings and four barns, from Middlebury College. This land lies 

 to the north of and adjoins the original farm. In all. the I*. S, 

 Morgan Horse Farm now comprises approximately 1.000 acres. 

 The land is gentlv rolling and is underlain with limestone which 



