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diseases originate from the horse being over-fed and not having the 

 proper exercise. Such diseases as staggers, fits and dummies, all 

 come from over-feeding. 



I could go into quite a lengthy argument on the above question, 

 but it is unnecessary ; I only give you this good advice. If you can- 

 not drive your horse and give him the proper exercise, let some 

 of your neighbors do it. 



Question, What do you think of bran mashes ? 



Ansiver. Horses should have a bran mash twice a week. In the 

 spring of the year horses should have a few potatoes, carrots or roots 

 of any kind, as it is now known sufficiently that both contribute to 

 the strength and endurance of the sound horse, and to the rapid 

 recovery of a sick one. A bushel of carrots and potatoes should be 

 fed the horse twice a week during the spring months. 



Question. How would you clean a gray horse ? 



Ansiver. Take castile soap and add charcoal, and wash him 

 thoroughly ; this will leave your horse's hair perfectly white, the 

 charcoal being a great cleansing article. Always use the two 

 together. 



Question. Will you give me a few general ideas on feeding ? 



Afiswer. I will commence by giving you my idea of how horses 

 should be fed and cared for through the day. I will lay these rules 

 down for general driving and draft horses. In the morning, the first 

 thing, give your horse about two quarts of w^ater; following this 

 give him some grain ; following this give him some hay, a very little, 

 not over one-half a pailful. After the horse has eaten his grain and 

 hay, bring him out of his stall, give him a sharp, quick grooming, 

 and then give him as much water as he wants. He is now ready for 

 work. If you are driving the horse upon the road, it is the habit of 

 a great many horsemen to continually keep watering their horses on 

 a very warm day ; this I do not approve of, unless you have a pail 

 with you ; then at about 9 or 10 o'clock in the forenoon give your 

 horse one-half a pailful of water. At noon, just before you give 



