The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-15

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formerly, being in less demand. He tried
mule raising once ano got as far as one. He
will never repeat the experiment. On one
occasion he left this mule in the stable alone.
When he returned to the stable with the
horses he found the mule in the barn yard,
and could never tell how 1t got out of the
stable unless it kicked itself out of the win
dow. That morning the stable contained
four or five stalls and entry, on his return 1t
contained one large box stall and was venti-
lated on scientific principles.
John B. Wysong said his experience, like
that of some Of the other members, was limit
ed. Farmers should make it a point to raise
their own horses. Colts should receive con-
siderable attention and be handled with great
care. His advice would be to raise large horses
as they sell readily. He knows of no
objection to Percheron blood on account of
size. This breed is largely used in France,
especially for driving purposes. Colts bred
from large horses are apt to grow large and
when weight and activity are combined in
horse good price is assured. In breeding
for ordinary farm work he would prefer
medium weight. People generally use colts
too young. Moderate use is an advantage.
In many cases defects in horses are caused by
to early and excessive use. Great care
should be exercised in driving a colt under
four years. He would breed with some
reference to style. Style adds value to
horse.
E. p. Moores stated he had no experience
in horse raising, but was inclined towards
Mr.. r. H. Archer's views that the ord-
nary farmer would find cattle raising more
profitable. In raising colts one has much
risk and trouble Would prefer a horse OF
good size for general utility.
Thomas Lochary said he had no experience
but thought farmer had to wait too long
to realize whatever profit there might be in
colt. A man to make any money by rails
ing horses must understand their manage
ment, and few farmers have that necessary
experience. He prefers to handle those
things that afford quicker returns. Anyone
having good mare and not steady use for
her, he would say breed her, but would not
advise any one in this country to 90 into the
business of raising colts. The natural advan-
tages of the West have given that country
monopoly of the business.
John G.. Rouse considered practical exper-
fence the best in this like all other matters
He could not claim to have had any In rails
ing horses, although he had handled some
horses. He thought people hold colts too
long, expecting to get large returns on &C.
count of some hope or promise of speed. 1t
is not difficult to sell a four year old colt for
$125 Few men who raise nice colt will
sell it for $125 at or years old. He could
not see why it should cost much more to raise
II colt than steer, and thought raising colts
would pay. Few persons experience proper
care in selecting mares to breed from. A
good colt from good mare sells readily. In
breeding for colt one should seek for blood
on one side or the other A well bred mare
will produce better colts
w. ID. Lee said he keeps mares altogether.
Has been successful in raising colts. Horse
raising is a branch of farming that has been
neglected here and will pay well if attended
to properly. He would not breed to small
horse. Raises large colts and has no trouble
to sell them at four years. II is never any
trouble to sell large, active colt. Mares can
be worked up to time of folaing. He recent
y sold two year old colt at price double
that of a two year old steer. When man
is uffered a fair price for colt he would say
sell it.
David Hanway said farmers should try to
raise their own stock. In his efforts he had
never succeeded in raising a colt to give sat-
isiaction. They were from small mares and
consequently too small to sell well. Once he
bought a colt for $50 and sold it for $3.50.
A man raising horses for the market must
sell when offered a fair price. 1t is more diff
ficult to break n colt properly than many
think There are hut few persons outside of
trainers who can break colt thoroughly,
and this fact should be considered by those
contemplating this branch of business.
Jas. f. Kenly said he had met with fair
success in colt raising. Farmers should raise
their own horses and breed for general utili-
ly, unless desiring fine carriage horses. To
succeed in horse raising one must start right.
Select good large mares, possessing those
points and qualities desired in the colts.
Good draft horses are always in demand. AS
soon as colt is able to do light work it
should be broken, and do a portion of the
general work. thereby lessening the expense
of feeding it. This plan is good for the colt
and good for the owner. Great care should
be exercised here. The future usefulness of
the horse depends upon the handling of the
colt. He does not approve of the plan of
hitching a colt to large wagon. 1t should
first be made familiar with the harness and
what is expected Of it. 1t does not pay to
breed for trotters.
had not been successful in colt raising. Tried
to raise fancy horses at one time. The ser
vice for three colts cost him $75. He kept
the colts three years and sold them for $75,
500 and $120. With the other members he
thought farmers should raise their own stock.
Preferred horse of medium weight. Small
horses sell low. The man who raises a fast
horse does not get the money out of the
horse as a general thing. He thought far
mer could sell horse every year that would
bring him 5000.
Adjourned to meet at Mr.. Thomas Loeb
ary's, Dec. 7th. Subject bright Side of the
Farmers Life"
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