Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
agricultural.
Travelling Hints.

/. Do not use any animal, either TO ride or
drive, when sick or wounded. Because
humanity cries shame on such an act.
2. Every horse should have two hours
steady work each day; but less is required
for an old than for young one Because
moderate exercise excites pcrspiration and
digestion, both Of which are necessary to
health.
3. Many horses suffer from being always
kept either in state Of idloncss or overwork.
Because these two extremes, equally distant
from healthy exercise, are the fertile causes
of disease and injuries Of every kind, and
should never be allowed by those who have
the care of animals.
a. Do not overload your animal at any
time. Because it is not only cruel and unjust
to the horse, but Improbable to the driver.
g. See that your saddle is sufficiently large.
and that it bears evenly on the horses back.
Because n small saddle, from not resting on
the proper parts, gals and pains the horse
cruelty.
6. See that the saddle is dry before il is
used Because, if damp, it will soon chafc
the back and cause a sore.
Z. A saddle that needs to be girthed Excess
sively tight should not be put on. Because
moderate grthing will secure it, if it fits
the animal in proper way.
8. Never allow the stuffng of your saddle
to get hard and knotty with use. Because in
that case, it becomes a source of great pain,
and makes the animal kick and plunge on the
riders mounting
o. Sharp bits are worse than useless, in
ordinary cases. Because they make the
mouth tender at FIRST, and afterwards hard
and calous; the horse then grows unmanage-
able
TO- The check rein is in nearly every case,
painful to the animal and useless to the dri-
yer. Because it fastons the head in an
unnatural posture and, as the horses shoul-
der and head fall together, cannot be of any
real support in case Of stumbling.
H. When from some defect in the animal,
or other cause, the check.rein is used, it must
be slackened to more considerable degree
than is generally done. Because in addition
to the easier position of the neck, a greater
portion Of weight can be thrown into the
collar, especially going up hill, thus saving a
great and unnecessary expenditure of museu-
lar power.
u. There is an important difference be-
tween tight check-rein and frightened rein,
although not generally understood The first
is injurious and cannot help the horse, while
the latter is often useful. Because the latter
is steady support to the animals head from
a distinct and intelligent source, the driver
whereas the former is only the horses head
fastened to his own shoulders. That the
eheck-rein is inconsistent with the action Of
the horses head, is clearly shown by the fact
that when a horse falls it is always broken.
10. See that the wheels of the vehicle are
kept properly creased. Because this SEEM
ingly trivial cause, often unattended to, gives
the horse much extra labor; and has been
calculated by experienced observers to double
his work
IA. When cart or pillow horses are long out
at work, the driver should always carry q
nosebag for each, and proper food Because
they can thus get little food without being
unharnessed) during the intervals of rest
which will render them less likely to gorge
themselves when in the stable.
10. When practicable, let the horse have
something to rest the nosebag on. Because
this saves the necessity of tossing it up at
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straws and dust getting into the eyes and
nostrils.
Is. The nosebag should be leather at the
bottom, and Of open, porous texture above.
Because the lower part will thus retain the
food safely, and the horse can breathe easily
through the upper part.
II. The evening before long journey give
q liberal iced Because this extra nourish-
ment will be needed, and yet requires time to
be digested.
Is. On the morning of starting give only
half feed Of oats, or little hay. Because
digestion and exertion cannot both 90 on n
the same time. Starting on journey with
full stomach is likely to bring on staggers o
fits.
10. On the road feed in small quantitie
about every two hours. Because this will
prevent exhaustion, yet not overload the ami
mails stomach. Long fasts and then full
feed are the most certain means you can US
if you wish TO bring OH staggers megrms q
apoplexy.
20. On coming home, give a double fee
of oats and full feed of beans Because tn
will make up for the extra labor and spal
food during the Gay.
81. Let the horse have, when he stops,
mouthful of wet hay, and sip or two
water. Because this assuages his thirst wit
out boating him up, so as to injure his win
%. If he wishes TO drink at pond on
journey, let him have sip or two. Becau
little will allay his thirst, but lar
draught would do him harm while taking e
ercise.
%. When your horse has quenched i
thirst do not let the attendant dash the
mainder of the water into his face but
him wipe the animals eyes and nostrils wi
wet sponge. Because the latter practi
refreshes; the former terrifes.
"a. To make the horse suffer thirst is CT
el and dangerous. Because it will bring
spasms, inflammation, and sudden death.
25. Lead the horse carefully through t
stable door at starting. Because neglect
this is frequent source Of injury. Ac
dents make the animal frightened for 10
while
20. If you are unacquainted with the a
NAL, caress, and coax and humor him at sta
ing. Because many horses 90 i'll throu
fear Of stranger and not from vice.
81. Accustom your horse to stand gu
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start at walk. Because you can see if
horse is all right, and will most likely ay
accidents.
%. Go slowly the first and last mile.
cause the horse ought to get warm, and
cool, by degrees.
80. Never attempt to go fast and far
the same time. Because if you succeed, J
will probably have damaged your animal.
30. Never urge the horse to exertions t
are not necessary. Because he will go mi
longer if not hard pressed
81. Never ride or drive fast in to-
particularly in turning corners. Because
may endanger your own safety or that
some one else.
Wool.
The history of the growth of Wool is V
curious. Fifty years ago, not pound
fine wool was raised in the United States