The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1906-02-16
THE ElORSEM

One popularity among trotting bred
horses that should be noted by breed
ers of market animals is that OF toeing
out, says National Stocliman. So many
trotting bred horses toe out either with
one OF both front feet. This unfortu-
nate condition is highly transmissiblc,
and stations that toe out should not be
patronized. Many Il really high class
horse, or what would be termed a high
class horse were it not for this infirm-
ity, is made a third rater owing to the
position his feet occupy in relation to
his front legs. A toeing out horse can
not bend and fold his knee properly.
He swings the malformed foot around
as he trots. hexing the knee at IL wrong
angle and cndungcring the opposite
knee. Even il inferior i'll other essen
tials, the horse that stands squarely
upon both front feet has a decided adj
vantage over the horse that toes out
and will sell for more money for mar
ket use. It is true that many fast trot-
tiers and PAGERS toe out, but one would
have Il serious undertaking upon his
hands were he to attempt convincing
the owners of such horses that they
would be oven better as race animals
if they stood squarely upon their front
feet.
The Idle Work Horse.
AS to the feeding Of idle work horses,
It would be well if we could dispose of
this subject by saying there should
never be any, for this undoubtedly is
the hardest treatment the work horse
g~ets-the occasional rest when kept alb
solutely idle, tied to the manger, with
all the fodder before him he can con-
sumo. Meyer allow the idle horse to re-
nlA Ill in tile stable, but see to it he has
q pasture OF yard to exercise in part of
every day, winter and summer, of
course materially cutting down the
amount of grain and using more succu-
lent food, if possible.-Cor. American
Cultivator.
The Horse's HoOfs.n
Get a hoof trimmer and keep the
horses feet in order. If neglected,
horses sometimes get lame by the hoofs
growing out too long and cracking. II
you invest a dollar or a little more in q
trimmer you will never regret it. It is
also important to keep the colts feet
straight. Look to the colts feet when
turning out In the spring and keep the
toes cut short.
Checkrein and Blinders.
I surely believe in humane treatment
for horses. but will not give up the
c%heckrein, writes a correspondent Of
Farm Progress. But / want it used
right, and when used right it is a ben
eft to both horse and driver. If you
want sore shoulders, all you have to do
is to take off the checkrein.
Binders should also be used with
common sense. A horse will become
quite tricky and shirk on you IL worked
without binders. Yes, l have tried It.,
and If your horse does not you have a
wonderful horse, and l would like to
see him. A horse can learn tricks ali
right.
Heavy Horses In Demand.
Heavier and yet heavier horses are
called for by reason of the scarcity Of
farm help and the increase in the size
Of farm machinery.
Currycomb and Brush.
The currycomb and brush are two
articles which should be made daily
use Of In every stable. Yes. It pays.
and pays for looks alone, but do not
consider hooks anything but the lsast
part Of tie Cood derived from Il !.
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