. Biggle horse book : a concise and practical treatise on the horse : adopted to the needs of farmers and others who have a kindly regard for this noble servitor of man. Horses. IN THE STABLE AND AT WORK. 47 There is a great difference in methods of managing horses to get from them the best and longest service. Some men invariably drive rapidly, regardless of the condition of roads; others not only drive with consideration, but continually guide the team so that the wagon will avoid all stones and heavy ruts, making it a constant endeavor to husband the resources of the horses. Rapid, careless
. Biggle horse book : a concise and practical treatise on the horse : adopted to the needs of farmers and others who have a kindly regard for this noble servitor of man. Horses. IN THE STABLE AND AT WORK. 47 There is a great difference in methods of managing horses to get from them the best and longest service. Some men invariably drive rapidly, regardless of the condition of roads; others not only drive with consideration, but continually guide the team so that the wagon will avoid all stones and heavy ruts, making it a constant endeavor to husband the resources of the horses. Rapid, careless, and often inhuman driving will wear out the best pair of horses in one-half the time they will serve efficiently and profitably in the hands of a rational man. Don't be deceived into believing that because you own a horse you may treat him as you choose, no matter how cruelly. To such a statement every impulse of merciful humanity rises in opposition. Every State Humane Society remonstrates, and has the arm of strong law on its side. The penalties for abuse are heavy. And it is right. Better go twice than to overload the team. This over- loading is a most frightful cause of unsoundness. When loaded, stop often. It There are lots of fools who drive horses, and one of the biggest is the one who makes the horse trot down hill. It hurts the horse, as it jars the shoulders, and may bring paralysis of the muscles and nerves and to cause sweeny, or shoulder soreness. It also weakens the tendons and. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Biggle, Jacob. Philadelphia : W. Atkinson
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