Temporary lameness is frequently due to a stone in the foot; how may it be removed?
What should be done for a horse that is seriously lame?
3. The economic value of such knowledge as the foregoing:—
Horses are stiffened by standing unblanketed in the wind or cold.
Foundering is caused by watering a horse when he is over-heated.
A properly fitted harness and a comfortable checkrein, if any is used, save the strength of the horse.
The selection of a horse whose strength and temperament fit him for his work adds to his value and usefulness.
Skillful drivers, especially those who like their teams, can secure a great amount of work from them and yet save much of their energy. It frequently happens that after a day’s work one man will bring in a team comparatively fresh, while under a different driver the same team will be worried into exhaustion.
4. Knowledge of the work of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals:—