The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . gradual and gentler methods is alwaysthe more safe and reliable animal in every spot and place. THE FIRST LESSONS.—The first lessons should begiven at a very early age. Some who should know say as earlyas at five days old. The common practice has been to let thecolt remain unbroken until a certain age is reached. This is adangerous method to follow, both for the colt and for the trainer,for the colt is likely by this time to have acquired habits ofwhich it will be hard to break him on
The practical stock doctor: a reliable, common-sense ready-reference book for the farmer and stock owner .. . gradual and gentler methods is alwaysthe more safe and reliable animal in every spot and place. THE FIRST LESSONS.—The first lessons should begiven at a very early age. Some who should know say as earlyas at five days old. The common practice has been to let thecolt remain unbroken until a certain age is reached. This is adangerous method to follow, both for the colt and for the trainer,for the colt is likely by this time to have acquired habits ofwhich it will be hard to break him on account of his greatstrength. If the little colt is trained at the proper time, and thetraining patiently carried on until he is a horse, he will scarcelyknow what breaking means. Take the colt in hand at anearly age and train him by degrees. The common mistake istrying too teach him too much at a time. Be gentle and kind tohim, allowing him to examine you carefully. Whatever heunderstands to be harmless he does not fear. In moving up tohim, should he show fear, be gentle, and move carefully, and he 14. TOPSY.—This mare is said by experts to be a perfectanimal in all her points. STRONG, a good walker, and for herweight (1400) a good roadster. Her sire was a Percheron andher dam a Morgan. She was 13 years old (and without ablemish) when this photo was taken. She is the property ofthe Michigan State Fish Commission. Any one contemplatingthe purchase of a general purpose horse will do-well to examineher points closely. TRAINING THE HORSE 15 will soon comprehend that you are harmless, if allowed theprivilege of examining and understanding you in his own way—with his nose. Dont use the whip at this early age, for if youstrike him he will be afraid; his strength can be easily overcome,and he can be taught his first lessons without the whip. Neverlet him know what fear is, yet you must control him; thereshould never be a time when the colt does not recognize themastery of his ke
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