THE HUNTER'S FORAGE 



the heart and lungs, in consequence of which 

 the circulation becomes embarrassed in parts 

 that should be allowed most perfect freedom. 

 The writer does not mean to say that hunters, 

 like other horses, should not be allowed hay, 

 because this would be an injudicious statement. 

 A small quantity of hay can be allowed on non- 

 hunting days, and when circumstances permit of 

 its being used at other times. 



ARTIFICIAL GRASSES 



Under the heading of artificial grasses, a large 

 number of very useful forage plants are included, 

 such being fed to horses both in their green and 

 dried condition. Being members of the natural 

 order of leguminosae or pea family they are rich 

 in nitrogenous constituents, and horses are very 

 fond of these plants. As previously stated, the 

 clovers, vetches, &c., form a valuable addition 

 to hay, but they are quite unsuitable for hay by 

 themselves, as owing to their extreme succu- 

 lency, such hay would readily become mouldy. 

 The following comprises some of the principal 

 grasses : (a) The Clovers. There are numerous 



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