14 MY HORSE ; MY LOVE 



should be well understood. So, instead of one phenomen- 

 ally good once in a while, it would be the rule to secure 

 always the finest animals. In America there is everything 

 to favour the highest development to which the horse can 

 attain. 



' First, there is immense wealth and a generous inclina- 

 tion to spend it ; second, the great diversity of cHmate 

 agrees with the horse, if not always with man ; and third, 

 food is never lacking, there being also a great diversity in 

 hay, certain herbs growing among the grass which are 

 exceedingly nutritious and delicious to the palate of a 

 horse. Then the country is wide, the air is pure and invig- 

 orating. Horses delight in the open freedom of air and 

 space. If living in confined places, too close to mankind, 

 they will contract similar diseases, and men will also be 

 affected more or less through contagion.' 



Is it possible that human beings have the same diseases 

 as horses ? 



' The illnesses of both bear a close resemblance, though 

 producing different phenomena, as in persons. Colic in 

 horses is very alarming and distressing, and extremely 

 dangerous to life. If taken in time, however, it may be 

 cured. It is far more severe than in man, and if not 

 speedily cured may make an invalid for life of the animal. 

 ' Strong opiates are the surest remedy. Sunstroke is 

 easily managed, if understood, and is not at all uncommon, 

 being frequently taken for blind staggers, although the 

 symptoms differ somewhat. 



'Physical malformation and glanders are incurable. 

 A horse afflicted with glanders should be shot more 

 quickly than you would shoot a mad dog. He should be 

 buried deep, with plenty of quickUme to cover him. The 



