The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-04-12

have seen them often licking the white
wash from the walls for the sake of the
little salt mixed with the lime. and
could not But feel sorry for the poor
animals deprived, BY reason of their
masters ignorance or carelessness. of SO
cheap luxury. By Tie way, speaking
Of luxuries, the horse is a creature of
simple tastes; still he has a very nice
perception of what are to him luxuries,
and, hspp II, all that he classiies as
such, are things that are good for him,
which is more than men can conscien-
tioTsly say for most of their luxuries.
He dearly loves lump of sugar, a sweet
apple, or a carrot, and the honest, faith
ful fellow will be heartily grateful to the
kind master who gives them TO him. Win
his gratitude and affection. II is we'll
worth while doing so, II only for cOnsidera-
tioIis Of selfish interest. Another thing
he likes occasionally with which to vary
the mOnOtony of his dry feeding is a
Steamed meal, and he should have it for
say two suppers q week Put his oats
anc- some cracked corn or meal into a
stable pail at noon with some salt; pour
in boiling water until you have as much
as The grain Will take up; cover with a
folded blanket and let it stand until
evening when it is cold. Then give it
to him and see how he will enjoy It.
"a thing about which the owner Of a
horse should be extremely careful is the
proper shoeing of the animal. A shoe
that has been on too long until it has
worn loose and shifts, or one that has
been badly put on, is liable to cause
corns and make the horse lame. Pairing
the corn and proper shoeing will remove
the trouble, but its prevention altogether
IS what should be looked for. Il is in
ficting unnecessary pain on horse to
let him get a corn. His feet are all i'm
pOriant, and cannot be too carefully pro-
tected. Think of what they have to
stand. A horse trOtting at 30 gait
strikes with each descending foot blow
equal TO 500 pounds. How many such
blows can he strike il the member deal
ing that stroke 10 the hard earth or
cobble stones is out Of orderi OF
course he doesn't 90 at 4 ,. 40 gait in the
streets but he goes fast enough to make
the poundings Of his feet very heavy.
That is the cause Of what are called wind
pulls II your horse gets them, by the
way-they are swellings on the ankles
bathe them with some light lotion,
ba dage them tightly two or three
hours, and then take the bandages of.
If that treatment does not relieve them,
let your horse rest, and, if possible, turn
him out to grass. They do not seriously
affect him, but depreciate his value.
Il believe that l have pretty much
covered the ground of feeding and tax
ing care Of the common working horse.
There would be no use IN going into the
much more elaborate treatment Of racing
and trotting horses. for they get into
the hands Of men who know all about
them and make an especial study of the
requirements, constitution, character and
huinors OF each individual horse TO an ex-
tent that would be impracticable of APP
plicatiou in the management OF plebeian
animals.
Many mau imagine that when they
know that the horses head is a sort Of
rudder on his bow end and the lines are
tiller ropes TO steer him with, they are
possessed Of all necessary knowledge for
driving and working him. Such IS not
the case, however Some consideration
OF the animals peculiar characteristics
viii be advantageous. He Is natural Y |
very DESTROYS of doing to the best of his |
ability whatever he understands his |
master desires Of him. But he is timid,
disposed 10 be nervous and excitable, |
and when his nerves get the better of
him his power Of thinking and realizing |
what You want him to do becomes i'm
paired temporarily. You should h~ hlr
10 see when ne = 50 afrrcte
tinguish the indications Of lnaa -
dition from those of vicious obstinacy
or temper. 1t will do no good 10 whip
him when he has an attack of the nerves.
That will only make him worse. In
fact, that is the general effect of the
whip. Soothe him; encourage him,
speak placidly and kindly to him, let
him see you and touch you with his
nose as you do so, and he will soon be
calm, intelligent, and willing again.
If he happens 10 be q vicious, baulky
brute, ] should say, sell him to some
body who has time to fool away with
him. But if you cannot readily find
for him, or for any reason
want TO keep him despite his bauIkiuess,
! viii tell you Of way that have never
known TO fail Of starting a baulky horse,
30 matter how obstinate, and even if his
mind be occupied with reflections upon
he inordinatelg heavy load behind him.
Orlw the lines from the turret rings and
AIRY them out straight in front of him
IS fer as they will reach. Then pull on
hem. and not infrequently he viii at
,nce start toward you, but if he does
lot. then you must walk of at one side
md null his head over that wsy; then
YAM back and pull his head over the
,the: way, always operating upon him
rom the extreme length Of the lines.
IN few times, seldom more than two
u three Of such pulliugs to right and
eft, you will start him. He will seem
% be so curious about what you are do
na that be wishes 10 90 to you and in
restigate, aud then he goes right along.
forgetting his baulky humor. But
while you are doing this do not let any
body click the tongue at him and tell
him 10 ''get up" OF flick him with a
whip. OF push the wagon against him,
1r build a straw fire under him.
Generally the horse is what his mas
er makes him. Treat him well and you
gill have a faithful, willing friend and
ervant; treat him badly and he will re-
ent It. II would not be bad rule to
hink before doing anything to him
whether it would be a good and proper
B ng 10 do to a human fellow being,
With, Of course the differences recog-
lied in the food. He should be well
ed, kept clear, restrained from excuses,
oinfortably housed and clothed, in
ulged in reasonable pleasures, treated
indy, and not overworked. Well,
hat more does a man wantp-NeW York
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Lortiest Structure in the World.
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over in Paris had grown to a height
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