School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)
- Location:
- Currans, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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- The horse is a valuable animal. There are different kinds of horses: -"Clydesdale" "Irish Draught" "Shire" "Thorough Bred" and "Half Bred"
The most common breed is the "Clydesdale" breed.
Horses also get names:-
Moll, Billy, Robin, Jack, Tom, Dolly, Kit, Sally, Sam and Charlie. The horse is kept in a house called the stable. There is a manger in it where the horse gets hay and straw. The harness is also kept there. A horseshoe is nailed on the door for luck.
The horse is shod very often. Horses are clipped in this district from November down. He is clipped with a clippers and combed(continues on next page)
