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RIDING 



in fact, at first he should scarcely have any corn at all ; hay 

 and damp bran with a handful of corn in it will be quite 

 sufficient. Great care is necessary in the feeding of the animal. 

 If he is allowed to have a quantity of dry corn when first taken 

 up he is certain to be ill, which will of course throw him back, 

 and it will be some time before he is fit to begin work. He 

 should be exercised in hand ; that is to say, led about out of 





Fresh from grass. 



doors for a short time every day in a plain snaffle bridle or 

 cavesson until he gets a little into condition, and his daily 

 allowance of corn increased by degrees. 



If the horse is fresh from grass or strawyard it will be advis- 

 able to give him a mild dose of physic a day or two after he 

 is taken up. During this time he should be quietly handled in 

 his box, and a beginning should be made at grooming him. 

 He should be induced to submit to have his feet taken 

 up, and so on. Nearly all horses will allow themselves to be 



