FEEDING THE FARM HORSE
The draught horse on the farm is very frequently but little prepared for the work of the season. The gefaeral feeding of the months of winter remains unchanged almost up to the itime that tlie busy season is about to begin. It may be that a few weeks earlier some extra feeding is provided. It must never be forgotten that hard condition is the outcome of continuous and careful feeding, associated with reasonable work. The horse that is directly driven from the grass may be fat, and show a bloom on his skin, but he is soft and far from fit for a day’s work of twelve hours, and this is often necessary. The horse in that condition starts the work of a long day after idleness, and may, too, have ’ had some extra feed the previous night. The animal is then the fit subject tor colic, founder and sore shoulders. It is quite recognised that on account of the high price. of oats and chaff the winter feeding' of the It is late now to feed up; it is, how- , ever, necessary to add something to ' t'he general ration, but let it be reasonable, not large feeds of chaff, with an addition of oats at .long intervals during the day. See that the norse has access to water before feeding, and avoid .the long drink of water after feeding. The grass paddock at night need not be in great grass, but it need not be bare. The hours of work may prohibit thorough grooming, but the shoulders should be carefully attended to. The brushing, rubbing, sponging, drying, a’nd a well-fitting, clean collar will prevent many a sore shoulder. See that the horse goes to work with sound feet. If he is to be shod, have the shoeing done a few days before hard work begins; if he is to remain unshod, have the feet trimmed ovel and even.
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Shannon News, 2 January 1925, Page 4
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323FEEDING THE FARM HORSE Shannon News, 2 January 1925, Page 4
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