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XI. Educating and Training the Colt .... 114 
Results of Investigation ..... 126 
I. Stud Farms Surveyed ...... 127 
II. Management of the Stallion ..... 132 
1. Selection ....... 132 
2. Unsoundness, diseases, and other defects . . 137 
3. Systems of breeding ..... 137 
4. Stud fee. Breeding contracts .... 138 
5. Breeding age. Services ..... 139 
6. “Teasers” ....... 142 
7. Indifferent breeders. Stimulants . . . 144 
8. Feeding. Watering. Salting .... 144 
9. Exercise and work ..... 153 
10. Grooming. Clipping the baircoat. Shoeing . . 155 
11. Vices . . . . . . .156 
12. Accidents. Diseases or ailments . . . 157 
III. Management of the Mare ..... 159 
1. Selection ....... 159 
2. Diseases, unsoundness, etc., as 
disqualifying factors ..... 162 
3. Breeding season ...... 162 
4. Artificial insemination ..... 163 
5. Breeding age ...... 163 
6. Work ....... 165 
7. Pasturage ....... 165 
8. Feeding ....... 166 
9. The foaling mare and the new-born. Abortion . 172 
III. Management of the Foal . . . . .179 
1. The suckling foal ...... 179 
2. The orphan foal ...... 180 
IV. Management of the Weanlings ..... 182 
1. Weaning: age and method .... 182 
2. Feeding and handling ..... 183 
V. Common Diseases and Ailments ..... 195 
VI. Veterinary Equipment. The “Medicine Chest” . . 199 
VII. Stallion and Foaling Box Stall ..... 203 
VIII. Summary ........ 204 
IX. Bibliography . . . . . . .205 
Vita ......... 210 
Appendix I. . . . . . between pp. 211 and 212 
Appendix II. ....... 211 
