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feeder gives it. At the same time he is well aware that the animal 

 does not need it, yet he must obey orders; for should he suggest 

 that the quantity be too great, his motive may be questioned, and 

 wrong inferences drawn. Depend upon it, therefore, that when 

 the stabler, by a judicious system of feeding, prevents fat from ac- 

 cumulating on horses, he is conferring a favor on his patrons and 

 benefiting the animal. 



As regards the number of meals per day, our own .bservationa 

 satisfy us that working horses require three meals per day — a 

 bountiful, yet very early breakfast; at noon, a light meal, com- 

 posed of cut hay and oats ; and at night the quantity may be in- 

 creased equal to the morning meal. It is very poor policy to feed 

 or water on the road when performing a short journey ; yet, should 

 a horse seem to stand in need of something, we should not object 

 to a handiul of oats and a few swallows of water occasionally. 



