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quiet until time for the afternoon walk, at which 

 time he should be watered again. Some time during 

 the afternoon give him a good walk, and if convenient, 

 allow him to eat a Httle green grass. 



In the evening, offer him another drink and feed 

 the remainder of the day's ration. Thus the heavy 

 feeding comes at night when there is sufficient time 

 to consume the ration and no exercise to follow im- 

 mediately after feeding. In about two hours after 

 giving the evening ration, water again and arrange 

 the bedding for the night. Before leaving for the 

 night, however, the feet and legs should receive 

 extra attention. The feet should be cleaned care- 

 fully and washed out. If dry, they should be packed 

 with clay mud. Avoid the use of such material as 

 cow-dung, as it often causes such diseases as thrush, 

 canker and the Hke ; also avoid using oil, as it has a 

 tendency to make the hoof brittle. The legs should 

 be hand-rubbed, and if slightly inflamed, witch- 

 hazel or the sugar-of-lead-laudanum lotion should be 

 applied. 



TRAINING FOR THE RACE 



In preparing a horse for the race, first make a 

 thorough physical examination, as good health is 

 essential, and without it no horse can win, even 

 though his breeding be of the best and his training 

 perfect. If the physical condition is satisfactory, 

 begin the preparation by working from three to five 



