92 A BC OF THE HORSE 



Bran mashes should be given regularly 

 once a week, and if the coat is at all 

 inclined to harshness, some linseed 

 made into a hot mash will have a 

 beneficial effect. Some stablemen are 

 very fond of limiting the supply of 

 water. This is a great mistake, as 

 unless the horse comes home very 

 hot, he is not likely to drink more 

 than is good for him. He is far 

 more likely to injure himself if not 

 allowed to quench his thirst, or if 

 permitted to do so freely after a 

 lengthy and enforced abstinence. 



In his highly interesting and valuable 

 work, Horses and Stables, Lieutenant- 



