Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-07-25
sTARLTNG oF HoRsEs.

&c the working lieIsts 81 q iaiha hhttc
eeding or resting horses are naturally
regarious; they love soeiety,and although
hey invariably test the strength Of
.tranger and may therefore be thought
puenacious in their habits, yet when once
10 associate with their own
Kind, thcy are reluctant 10 be parted from
their companions, and always welcome
their approach or roturn. They are also
very sensible 10 much confinement, so
that in al cases, whether OF the nag or
cart description, they should havea roomy
berth accessible to fresh air as much as is
compatible with the employ yn.ent they afe
intended for. A nag horse coming Off
journey, often in state Of profusc pers-
piration, should be sufficiently protected
from the external air, so that no chilliness
is induced or draughts admitted to occa-
sion cold, but with eart-horses less pre-
canton is needed, and the only care re-
quired Is that they be well rubbed down
until their coats are dry, and they may
then be permitted, after feed, TO range
yard only sheltered from a northerly
wind. This arrangement implies that a
covered building is provided, with man
ger long in proportion TO the number Of
occupants, each horse requiring about four
feet oil manger. The open part of such
building should, il possible, face the south,
when il tends either TO the east or west, il
will be necessary that the opening should
not extend the whole length of such bull
ding, passage or doorway being left
large enough to admit free egress or in
gress for the horses TO or from the yard
In the yard may be introduced one or
more cribs for fodder, and on one side
should be trough well supplied with wa
ter. for all animals domesticated by man,
none retain more Enthusiastically an ardent
love of freedom and independence if well
treated aud properly managed. The well
known proyerb of ''taking a horse to wa
ter, but you cannot make him drink, ex-
emplifies in some measure his resolue
tendency 10 consult his own inclinations,
and yet how grateful for good usage, how
tractable 10 skillful handling, how emu
lous Of surprising his rivals, whether
hunting or racing, whether spanking on
the road in 4 dog cart, or trembling with
energy at dead pull Let cart-horses
which work together by all means eat
together in a rooniy sheltered yard, and
if they are not overworked, how anus
ing il is 10 notice, aud how necessary it is
to guard against their attempts to lifi the
latch and escape TO wider range. This
fondness for liberty Of ffolic or mischief,
according to the natural bent or idiosyn-
cracy of the animal, sometimes is more
serious than amusing, for a sharp-nosed
and keen-witted rascal viii by suchtric
lead his congeners to the pound Or into a
field OF cropping or oiher expensive
scrape. A large yard with covered
shed viii keep them in health; they will
rest better, have q roll frequently, and
often prefer lying in the yard exposed TO
wind and rain, If the lair Of straw is plen-
! tifully renewed, rather than lie under
cover; note the condition Of horses so
kept as compared with The solitary rogues
having equal measures of food, and it
-, win be found that the social party will
do far more credit 10 the farmer than
those isolated they win be less ssscep-
sible Of incIemeni weather, have fewer
ailments, and DO more work. Theze iot-
tinga are open 70 criticism LET others
y narrate theft experience; we are ready
: for correction If wrong and promise 10
Il weigh well a contrary practice when 9th
q er modes have bean successfully pursued.
= There Is indeed great room for discussion
3 on matters pertaining 70 this subject so
= many different plans exist Of feeding
, horses. some with bruised food, some with
e all fodder cutinto eliaf, some withouthay
some without clover, some with much
II green food, some with scarcely any
MiIlers give bran and poIlards, brew
a ers give grains foreigners give barley,
'e and small farmers tail wheat; a good
'e deal depending upon the soil and siiua-
70 ton Of the farm and the circumstances
s, Of the owners. When horses 2, wrong
r the farmer Is not willing 10 confess to any
'e defect Of information or negligent treat
n nsns, and when there i 30 complaint
n The master wonders thai such a simple
e affair Is thought deserving any notice
70 lsardener,s Chronicle, Ing.
n MkEcnEsTEg 10 THE REsouE.-
p Where ere the men Of peace ! Are th'
q ears Of Manchester - stuffed with cotton
J. that nothing can Pierce them - FaHeh