Productive farming . Fig. 158.— Pure-bred Morgan. The Morgans \\eTe formerly classed as a family oftrotters;; uow they are bred as a distinct Fig. 159.—Champion saddle horse, Confidence. HORSES 249 Care and Management of Horses.—Much skill is requiredto care for horses in the best way. The appetite, conditionand spirit of the horse must be watched. Regularity shouldbe exercised in the matter of feed and water. The horse should be groomed and the coat kept in ahealthy, sleek condition. Examine the shoulders of working animals and protectthem against any suspected soreness. Such parts sh
Productive farming . Fig. 158.— Pure-bred Morgan. The Morgans \\eTe formerly classed as a family oftrotters;; uow they are bred as a distinct Fig. 159.—Champion saddle horse, Confidence. HORSES 249 Care and Management of Horses.—Much skill is requiredto care for horses in the best way. The appetite, conditionand spirit of the horse must be watched. Regularity shouldbe exercised in the matter of feed and water. The horse should be groomed and the coat kept in ahealthy, sleek condition. Examine the shoulders of working animals and protectthem against any suspected soreness. Such parts shouldbe bathed with water and the cause of the soreness removed. Some one who would recognize the defects should exam-ine the teeth for sharp points and for decaying gums may be looked for if a horse refuses to eatcorn. The feet of the horse should be carefully examined,particularly if lameness is detected. The hoofs should betrimmed when overgrown. The shoes should be regularlychanged and always suited to the kind of work to be per-formed. Plenty of exercise must always be given to horses. Theamount of grain in the feed shou
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