The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-05-14
The Practical side of Horse-BreedinE

The Practical Side of Horse-Breeding.
One of the successful horse breeders
of Kansas is T. H. Terry. In an ad-
dress before the recent meeting OF the
State Board of Agriculture ne gave
some valuable hints to farmers VINO
contemplate raising horses Tor 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 lapid strides have
been made toward horseless convey
Rnces, the fact remains that good
horses are and always viii be in de-
mand. Breeders are now looking for
good sires and for good mares. 1t
viii 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 sscur-
ed in this country. 1t is not necessary
to 90 to the old world for stations. To
illustrate the value of a good sire. Mr..
Terry called attention to the fact that
in mis- neighborhood a celebrated sire
had been kept for eight years. In spite
OF this fsct none of his produce can be
I found there today. mis- 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 il
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 so at night During
stormy weather keep her in a warm
N Sl4NAE. As III 3 g.
green feed is available see that she
gets a liberal ration of this. When
this cannot be had feed some bran, as
it is a partial substitute for succaleni
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. Amy tendency to become
eonstipated must be corrected by q
change of feed. Put her in 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 ter
days At the end of this time she car
be put to light work. Feed lightly al
first, then gradually increase the ra'
ton until she gets all she can consume
readily. When putting the mare tc
work it is much better to keep ths
colt at home. In no case allow it K
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 it is taken away
from the dam see that it gets plenty
Of soft feed and exercise. Keep 4