Show Ability to Keep Horses in Shape Good Horseman Has His Animals Ready for Call t to o Work at All Times r Prepared by the United Untied States Department 0 or of Agriculture A man who has bas the a ability to keep gorses in such condition that they are ready for tor any call Is a good horseman says Bays the United States Department of Agriculture There is comparatively little scientific information on which to o base conclusions relative to the fundamentals fundamentals fun fun- that go to make up good horsemanship but there Is a wealth of mf experience gained through years of handling candling horses that might be sum sum- The methods which good horsemen have found to be the most satisfactory are therefore discussed In Ina Ina a 1 new bulletin on the care and management management man man- of farm work horses Just Issued issued is Is- sued rued by the United States Spates Department I of f Agriculture as Farmers' Farmers Bulletin 1419 1410 Fundamental Factor Time TIle fundamental factor say the authors authors au au- au- au thors hors is the name In no phase of animal husban husbandry ry is this man element element ele ele- dc- dc ment neat more vital than in the care of ot horses morses When a n man has the ability to o keep horses In good condition and ready for the call to work at all times he me Is said to have a knack with horses This Is often the result large large- L ly of Interest and fondness for horses and Is acquired In the natural course of handling them But nut there are certain certain certain tain factors involved In the care and antl management of horses which even the time theman theman man with a knack for horses should have at his command Besl Besides es having the ability to l keep the horses In a thrift thrifty condition the man should have havethe havethe havethe the advantages of convenient stabling facilities paddocks adjoining the time stables and suitable le sheds for wintering winterIng winter- winter Ing In order to provide for the time health I and comfort of the animals Feeding must be adjusted to seasonal requIrements requirements requirements require requIre- ments and thorough grooming The harness must be well fitted and cleaned regularly to insure satis satIs- satisfaction faction and durability and the shoulders shoulders shoulders ders feet and teeth of the animals must be well cared for Suggestions for the most satisfactory satisfactory satisfactory tory results in feeding under work conditions salting and watering winterIng wintering wintering win win- idle horses preparation for spring work grooming and clipping cUppIng harness fitting preventing sore shoulders shoulders ders caring for the teeth are offered in the bulletin as a guide In the best management of farm work horses Hints for Horsemen The bulletin concludes with a paragraph paragraph par par- of Hints for Horsemen in which some of the following are suggested suggested suggested sug sug- Make hitches carefully in order that the pull will be at the center center center cen cen- ter of draft and that each horse will pull his share of ot the loa load The strongest strong strong- est horse should usually have as much of the load as suits his power Do not work a slow horse and a fast horse together There will be friction an and loss of power In addition to irritation to both driver and horses At the beginning of the days day's work worl warm up up the horses gradually The Time digestive tract will be emptied the muscles and joints limbered up the collar will be made pliable and the whole machine will be In better condition for the days day's work Work York the horse at his normal gait gaU In the field fieM Sweating during hot weather Indicates that the cooling system Is working Puffing I may be a serious warning especially If the horse has ceased to sweat and overheating may result if the horse Is pushed at nt this time A brief rest a swallow of water or a sponging of the mouth will often restore normal action and avoid serious consequences A copy of the bulletin may be e obtained obtained ob ob- free as long as the supply lasts by writing to the Ule United States Department Department Department De De- of or Agriculture Washington D. D C. C |