Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-03-14

The Practical Side OF Horse-Breedine'
One Of the successful horse breeders
Of Kansas is T. H. Terry. In an al
dress before the recent meeting OF the
State Board of Agriculture he 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 10
raise animals that are not in demand.
Select the type that is most popular
and breed to 1t. Success will depend
upon careful work and persistence.
horsss are VI rssiIc uIItoss they arc
the best that can be produced. Ii no
attention is given to selection ana
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 1t 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 90 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 celebrated sire
had been kept for eight years. In spite
Of this 'ect none Of his produce can be
rjund 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 1t
| 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 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 a 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 a
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 ten
days. At the end Of this time she can
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 &c
work it is much better to keep the
colt at home. In no case allow II tc
run with the mother. Many a colts
feet have been injured by being allow
was at work. The matter of weaninl
the colt must be left to the judgment
Of the owner. When 1t is taken away
from the dam see that 1t gets plent,
OF soft feed and exercise. Keep 1
in growing condition throughout thu
winter, providing the necessary shelter
and an abundance OF wholesome feed
consisting of oats, bran. little corr
and good hay. Do not neglect the col
at any stage Of its growth, for upor
good care and development do profit
able animals depend.
In handling sires the main point Il
to keep them In thrifty condition ant
at no time allow them to get overfed
AS soon as spring comes begin to TAXI
away the grain and gradually put then
on green feed. Plant piece of cant
early In spring. This is ready for use
about July !. From that time until
frost comes the stations are giver