196 A HUNTING CATECHISM 



in gelatine capsules, which make them far easier 

 to administer than when done up in a paper 

 covering, while the drugs retain their strength 

 for an indefinite time. 



Q. What exercise do hunters require ? 



A. Beginning with about an hour, for a few 

 days, they should increase to two hours, and 

 occasionally three or four hours, as the condition 

 improves. At first only walking and trotting is 

 required, but then cantering should be added, 

 and steady gallops of two miles or more towards 

 the end of the time. As soon as the ground is 

 soft enough the horses should go out cub-hunting, 

 but it is a risk to do so when the ground is hard, 

 for fresh horses are apt to jump about, and may 

 easily lame themselves. It must be borne in 

 mind that it is long continued, slow work that 

 throws up muscle, while the wind can only be 

 got in order by galloping. 



Q. About how long before the horses are 

 likely to begin hunting should they be put into 

 work ? 



A, About three months. 



Q. How much exercise should horses have, 

 when being regularly hunted ? 



A. As a general rule about two hours' slow 

 trotting, and walking daily. On the day after 

 hunting a horse should not be left in the stable, 

 if sound, but should be taken out for half an 

 hour to an hour, to get rid of stiffness and restore 

 the circulation. 



Q. When should hunters be fed and watered ? 



A. Where it is feasible water should be always 



left with the horses day and night, only being 



