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School: The Downs (roll number 8875)

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The Downs, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
S. Molloy
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    grass and does not like hay he does not need to be put in a stable at night. But in winter time we make sure of leaving by a store of oats for him.
    He is mostly kept in the stable during the winter and fed on hay and oats and a drink of clean water. He is brushed and cleaned every morning. When a horse is well fed he will work better, but if he is not he shows it in his movements and appearance.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Dunne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    The Downs, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Michael Dunne
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    The Downs, Co. Westmeath