2 2 The Groonis Guide 



Hydro-carbons are represented by fats, 

 such as those contained in linseed, rape, 

 oats and maize, etc., are fat-forming and 

 heat-giving substances, likewise assist in 

 the manufacture of bile, etc. 



Carbo-hydrates. — These are of a starchy 

 nature, and are typically represented by 

 sugar and starch. 



Their use is that of heat orivino- flesh- 

 forming, and the production of various 

 organic acids within the economy. 



The chief foods for the horse are as 

 follows : — 



Oats. 



These are given whole or bruised, either 

 alone or mixed with one or more other 

 food stuffs. 



They should be given ' whole ' to young- 

 horses and those havinof a oood set of 

 'grinders,' but in the case of aged horses, 



