Feeding and Care of the Horse 



1809 



that in fall, before the leaves are leached, cornstalks are as valuable as 

 timothy, pound for pound consumed. Cornstalks cost only about one 

 third as much as timothy and are therefore much more economical. 



Salting the Horse 



Salt in limited quantities should be kept before the horse at all times. 

 It is not good practice to place too much salt before him at one time, 

 for some horses will eat to excess. Abnormal thirst is likely to follow too 

 plentiful salting, and if sufficient water is given to relieve the thirst 



Fig. 116. — A pure-bred Percheron draft horse 



digestive disorders may result. Salt should not be placed in the food, 

 since this practice often causes derangement of the digestive organs. 



Regularity in Feeding 

 The importance of regularity in everything that pertains to the horse 

 cannot easily be overestimated. This applies particularly to feeding. 

 Whatever feeding-stuffs are employed in the ration, the horse should be 

 fed uniformly at all times. His digestive system and his vital activities 

 become accustomed to a certain regularity, which must be followed if 



