Page 12 é HORSE BITS With Lola Wood Wintering Out Wintering Out is the most normal method, especially if you have a horse with respiratory problems. It will be provided with 'one of the ingredients necessary to © a healthy horse; fresh air. Unfortunately, some people don't seem to realize that horses need more than fresh air to thrive, let alone survive. Before you consider wintering out, you must consider the physical condition of your animal. I] do not recommend it if they are old or weak. Have a fecal count done first, in case your horse is infested with parasites. He cannot support a load of worms and himself too. Your veterinarian will advise you as to a proper worming routine. He also needs plenty of water. Certainly he can eat snow, but do you realize how much snow he would have to eat to get his ten to twelve gallons per day? i here are automatic waterers available which do not freeze. After the first killing frost there is very little nourishment in the grass, so you must provide hay and other supplements. Your horse could be a rack of bones under that shaggy coat. Be sure and check his coat for lice and mange because they could sap his strength. As a matter of fact, he should be checked every day for injuries as well. Even though his hooves do not grow rapidly in winter they should be checked regularly. If you are riding or driving him, he needs shoes with studs for the ice. Beware! If your animals fight, they could really injure each other. He needs some shelter from the wind, and worst of all, ice storms. So you see, Wintering Out does not mean "stick em out in the back forty and forget em". But, done properly, you can keep your horse healthy and even perhaps prolong his life. For answers to your horse problems, write to Lola Wood, Box 10}, Russell, Ont. Philippe Robert Funeral Home Yimited Owner of WARNER FUNERAL HOME 132 Castor St., Russell BOUGIE 549 Notre Dame, Embrun CASSELMAN 53 Ste-Euphemie 443-3286 Daniel Lafleur, Vice Pres. Philippe Robert, Pres. BRUNET FORD SALES LTD. 674 NOTRE-DAME ST. INDUSTRIAL PARK EMBRUN, ONTARIO 443-2021 443-3222 Fleuriste Nation Flowers Elmirador Shopping Centre, Exit 417, Limoges Monday to Thursday: 9:00 to 5: 00 Friday: 9:00 to 9:00 Saturday: 9:00 to 5:00 Owner: Philippe Robert Funeral Home Limited President Philippe Robert Vice-President Danny Lafleur: 92 Mill St. RUSSELL FOOD MART Tyo's Red & White Store "your friendly grocer"' ; Selected meats, produce and groceries Catering Personal Service -- Best Value 445-5557 9p.m. tola.m. 'Noise makers and Hats For tickets, contact Max Mayling, 445-5458 or Jack Tyo, 445-5557. New Yeats Eve Party Dr. F. Kinnaird C. C. Music by Philip McVey Tickets limited to 100 couples $40.00 includes meal and drinks Sponsored by Russell R.A. Door Prizes -- Hot and Cold Buffet AERO J.C. SALES © HIGHER "R" VALUE e FIRE, MOISTURE RESISTANT e LIGHTWEIGHT, FREE FLOWING © NON TOXIC, NON IRRITATING e RODENT RESISTANT. e ULTIMATE CONSUMER PROTECTION © (Controlled under Hazard -Product Act) e CMHC APPROVED Installed By (JOHN FIRKIN SALES REP.) "It's Right For The Times" CELLULOSE INSULATION 745-6579 745-3356 224-1762 (home) Canadian Home Program (CHIP) Provides Up To Assistance in Insulating Homes Built Before 1961 Insulation $500 SECURITY IS DEALING WITH AN ESTABLISHED z COMPANY