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EXERCISE. 



Exercise is one of the best preservatives 

 of the health and especially of the soundness 

 of horses which have to remain on board 

 ship for a fairly long time. I do not think 

 that it is necessary when the duration of the 

 voyage is not more than a fortnight ; provided 

 that the systems of the animals are in a " cool " 

 state. Also, the smoother the passage, the 

 more beneficial will exercise be, which state- 

 ment is proved by the fact that horses' legs 

 are more inclined to ''fill" during fine 

 weather than when it is rough ; because 

 prolonged rest greatly . interferes with the 



