94 A BC OF THE HORSE 



somewhat singular fact that horses 

 may be watered with safety almost 

 immediatety after their return from 

 work, even though somewhat heated. 

 Probably the friction from grooming, 

 which takes place about the same 

 time, prevents the occurrence of a chill. 

 Many regiments water their horses on 

 their way home from a field day, if a 

 river or troughs are handy, and it is 

 certain that no mischief results from 

 the practice. Probably in this case 

 the further slight exercise in returning 

 home prevents mischief. There is less 

 risk of chill from drinking cold water 

 when the body is still actively warm 



