Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-01
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TRAINING RACE HORSES. Frank McCabe Tells How Young Thoroughbred are Handled.

From the Chicago Heraldl
 One of the most important individuals connected with the race track, and the least thought of by the public, is the train- CT. He is out of sight and therefore out of mind, but the effect of his judgment and his work in connection with the events is of su- preme importance. A good trainer cannot make an Ell Rio Key out of street car horse, but poor handler of horses can easily re- ducs champion to a wreck. How the trainer proceeds is a mystery to most people who enjoy and patronize the race course. A talk, therefore, by one of the most famous trainers in the country will be of exceeding interest. Frank McCabe, who has won re- nown with the Dwyer brothers stable by sonding many champions to the post, says this concerning the method used in training young racers:
 ''The training of horse is a simple thing in one way, as far as the manual labor goes, and might be easy enough to explain. But the different temperaments of the horses in hand form the real basis or foundation upon which the rest Is done. That would be hard to explain, just as 1t would be hard for a man to explain the different phases of hu- man nature. To begin with, the Dwyers usually go down to Kentucky in May when they want to purchase new stock. There the colts which have been born in early spring are looked over, and such purchases upon the blue grass until the latter part of August, when they are brought up here to the stable, and, after becoming used to the change, the work of breaking them is begun. When they become accustomed to their keep CTS and the surroundings of the stable sad de is put upon their backs while in the stall and allowed to remain there until they get thoroughly used to it.. Then they are given the bridle, which it takes them some time to get used to. When matters have gone thus far the colt has learned that he is not to be harmed in any way, and by constant kind ness in treatment soon comes to know what is wanted of him, and is in nearly every case gentle under the training. Now that he has become used to the bit and saddle, he is led about the track by an attendant day after day until the time comes for mounting. Then boy ia put upon his back and he is ready for more advanced exercise. He is first walked over the track, then trotted and afterward gallcped. the pace gradually being increased as he shows strength and power to take it. The first real run of the foal is 6 three -eighths stretch, and then some idea oi his speed may be gained. Like everything else, hia temper and work will greatly de peuu upon HIS oArIy tralulu&, aAO nave found it an unswerving rule that gentleneeE l in this work is bound to bring out all the best traits of the animals nature, and for g kind attendant he will do his utmost upon the track"
 sAre horses subject to any special treat ment before entering race?'
 "Yes, to Q certain extent. In many cases as have already said, they are intensely nervous and lose their appetites. This, to delicate and highly strung animal, is moi conducive to the best results on the track l They are dieted or 'drawn,' as it is called
 but not so much now as of old. Years bacl
 the runner on the day before race was giv
 en but very little to eat and only sip O
 water, but at the present time they are al
 lowed to have plenty of water and a mode
 rate amount of feed. A strong, robus
 horse will often eat all the time, but in sucl
 cases the amount of food given is olosel
 regulated according to his actual needs.
 you see the training of the racer is bust ness which requires patience and care"