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become too long and slanting, thus need attention. Water 

 should always be given before feeding and none should be 

 given for at least two hours after feeding. The hay or 

 roughage should be fed first, then the grain part of the 

 ration. The harness should always be properly fitted to 

 the horse. Large collars or too small collars should never 

 be used. During warm weather the harness, and especially 

 the collars, should be kept very clean. They should be 

 scraped and washed every evening to prevent sore shoulders. 

 This is an important point, especially with young horses. 



