The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-03-15

Tho Practical Side of Horse breeding
One of the successful horse breeders
of Kansas is T. H. Terry. In an au-
dress before the recent meeting OF the
State Board Of Agriculture he gave
some valuable hints to farmers VINO
contemplate raising horses for mar
ket. In the first place find out what
the market wants. 1t does not pay TO
raise animals that are not in demand.
Select the type that Is most popular
and breed to it. Success will depend
upon careful work and persistence.
Horses are of no value unless they are
the best that can be produced. II no
attention is given to selection and
breeding and the animals are given but
little care low prices are sure to re-
suit. A few years ago we were told
that steam and electricity would drive
the horse out of the market, and In
spite Of the fact that rapid strides have
been made toward horseless convey
ances, the fact remains that good
horses are and always will be in de-
mand. Breeders are now looking for
good sires and for good mares. 1t
will be many years before the market
will be overdone as it was ten years
ago. Any man who Will raise good
horses can make money.
Select the best mares that can be OBJ
tanned and procure the very best sires.
Good breeding stock can now be secur-
ed in this country. 1t Is not necessary
to go to the old world for stations. To
illustrate the value Of a good sire, Mr..
Terry called attention to the fact that
in his neighborhood a celebrated sire
had been kept for eight years. In spite
of this fact none of his produce can be
found there today. his colts were in
such demand that they were bought
up at good prices and shipped to other
parts of the country to be used as
breeders. A mare should be given the
very best of care. Besides good feed it
is desirable to give her steady, easy
work. This is much better than al
lowing her to do nothing, as she will
remain stronger and healthier. At all
times provide a good shelter into
which she can go at night. During
stormy weather keep her in a warm
and comfortable stable. AS long as
green feed is available see that she
gets liberal ration of this. When
this cannot be had feed some bran, as
1t is a partial substitute for succulent
feed. Avoid the use of too much grain.
Six weeks before foaling watch her
closely and see that she is in the best
of health. Any tendency to become
constipated must be corrected by
change of feed. Put her in a secure
place as foaling time approaches and
give her more and more attention.
When the colt arrives watch carefully
until all danger is passed and give the
mare complete rest for eight or ten
days. At the end of this time she can
be put to light work. Feed lightly at
first, then gradually increase the ra-
ton until she gets all she can consume
readily. When putting the mare to
work It is much better TO keep the
colt at home. In no case allow il to
run with the mother. Many a colts
feet have been injured by being allow |
ed to run at large while the mother |
was at work. The matter Of weaving |
the colt must be left to the Judgment |
Of the owner. When II Is taken away |
from the dam see that Il gets plenty |
pf soft feed and exercise. Keep 1t ]