The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-12-12
Ability to Keep
Horses in Shape
Good Horseman Has His
Animals Ready for Call
to Work at All Times.

t1Tepafe4 ~ tie United States Department
OF AgSieulture.)
4 man who has the ability to keer
horses In such condition that they are
ready for any call Is good horseman
says the United States Department OF
Agriculture. There Is comparatively
little scientific information on which
! to base conclusions relative to the fun
/. oamentala that 60 to make up good
hs,rsemanship, but there is wealth
I Of experience gained through years of
handling horses that might be sum-
|marissd- The methods which good
) horsemsn Aave found to be the most
f'satisfactory arr therefore discussed in
+ 9 new bulletin on the care and man
sASement' Of farm work horses, just is
suusd By the United States Department
!, q Agriculture, a. Farmers Bulletin
1l1p.
Fundamental Factor.
+ zAs fsneamsntal factor, say the au-
them - Tie name. In no phase of
.1ainal lpsbandry u this man" ele-
neDt nege vital than in the care OF
horses When . man has the ability
to keep horses In good condition and
ready for the call to work at all times
he IL said to have knack with
horses. This il often the result large
~ of interest and fondness for horses,
and 10 acquired In the natural course
Of handling them. But there are GER
tain factors involved in the care and
management Of horses which even the
man With Z "knack" for horses should
have At his command. Besides having
the ability to keep the horses In a
thrifty condition, the man should have
the advantages Of convenient stabling
facilities, paddocks adjoining the
stables and suitable sheds for winter
Ing In order to provide for the health
and comfort Of the animals Feeding
must be adjusted to seasonal require
ments and thorough grooming prac-
iced. The harness must be well fitted |
md cleaned regularly to insure salts
Daetion and durability. and the Shout
1efs, feet, and teeth of the animals
must be well cared for.
Suggestions for the most satisfac
.0ry results in feeding unAler work
sailing, and watering, win
ering idle horses, preparation for
pr1ng work, grooming and clipping,
larness ntting, preventing sore Shout
|ers. caring for the teeth, are offered
! the bulletin az a guide in the best
aanagement Of farm work horses
hInts fer Horsemen.
The bulletin concludes with par
graph Of "Hints for Horsemen" in
vhich some Of the following are sug-
oeted: Make bitches carefully, in
vdsr that the pull will be at the CEN
n Of drAft. and that each horse will
all his share of the load. The strong
u horse should usually have as much
the load a. suits his power. Do not
'ork Z slow horse and q fast horse
,gether There will be friction and
KS Of power, In addition to irritation
both driver and horses. At tn
Dginning Of the days work, warm W
le horses gradually. The digestive
act will be emptied, the muscles and
ints limbered up, the collar will be
ade pliable, and the whole machine
III be In, better condition for the :
ly's work. Work the horse at his I
,rmal gait In the field Sweating
ring hot weather indicates that the
cling system is working. Putting
~ be 4 serious warning, especially >,
the horse has ceased to sweat, and :
may result II the horse is
shed ct this time. A brief rest. a =
ALLOW Of water. or spongfng o. ,
{ mouth will often restore norm:
ton and avoid serious consequence
A copy OF the bulletin may be o.
ned free as long as the supply lasts
writing to the United States De
rtment Of Agriculture, Washington
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