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stacked, and whether it is in the same condition 

 throughout, which is by no means always the 

 case. (3) Note whether free from dust, mow- 

 burn, mustiness, sourness, &c. (4) Observe 

 whether of good colour, fragrant odour, succu- 

 lent and pleasant to the taste, and any other 

 particulars appertaining to its quality or 

 otherwise. 



In addition to the foregoing grasses, there 

 are many other British species, some of which 

 are good pasture grasses, others practically 

 useless. The aftermath or second crop of grass, 

 (sometimes the third), is rather troublesome to 

 convert into hay, being very liable to undergo 

 fermentation. 



As hunters are required for fast work, 

 they do not require a large amount of bulky 

 foods each day, in fact this should be withheld 

 altogether on the days that hounds meet. Every 

 horseman knows that there is nothing more 

 detrimental to a hunter than to ride it with its 

 stomach filled with bulky food. It will not 

 remain sound in its wind very long if such a 

 practice be followed. It causes the stomach to 

 press upon the diaphragm, and the latter upon 



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