240 Water. 



per for hiirij attempt to stop him, how frequently may he be observed 

 to exert his utmost streng'th, in the way of rosistanr.e, in order to 

 gratify his thirst. Hence frequent fits of gripes or <^pasmodic chojic, 

 and^ sometimes, fatal inflammations, of parts essential to life, are the 

 consequence of this absord system of manag-ement. 



If any one should be inclined to think, that the case which I have 

 put, is an extreme one, yet, it must be admitted, that is by no means 

 uncommon. 



Unfortunately for the cause of humanity, the colouring- here is not 

 too high, nor is any thing overcharged. The picture is faithfully 

 copied from nature. But, leaving out of our consideration, the case 

 of Horses. subjected to hard labour in very hot weather, let us look 

 at the question as it stands, with respect to those that get only mode- 

 rate work, at the other seasons of the year, and it will be evident, 

 that instinct prompts them to drink more frequently, than they are 

 permitted to do. I do not mean, however, to contend, that Horses 

 kept in stables, should be indulged in drinking as often, and as much 

 water as they might be inclined to do, because many Horses would 

 not only drink more than would be necessary for their health, but 

 some would take such a quantity, as would distend the stomach so 

 much, as to preclude the possibility of obtaining from them, the lull 

 amount of their labour and services. 



And I believe, it is the fear lest they should distend their stomachs 

 too much, which induces many people, to persevere in the custom of 

 watering Horses, only once, or twice a day. Now, it is a fact suf- 

 ficiently curious, and not generally known, that if a Horse have 

 water so placed in the stable, that he can gratify his thirst agreeably 

 to his feelings, he will, after a time, drink less than if he were water- 

 ed only once or twice a day. • 



