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them they become satiated through its 

 presence before them. 



Whatever kind of food be * tried ' it 

 should be small in amount, but oft re- 

 peated. Some horses will eat a little 

 natural grass, i.e. gathered from the road- 

 side, when all other varieties of food have 

 been refused. When in season, green 

 foods, such as vetches, etc., ought to be 

 tried so as to induce the animal to eat. 

 Scalded oats, hay, etc., — to which, unless 

 contra-indicated — a little molasses or treacle 

 has been added may also be tried. 



Cleaning and Preserving Carriages. 



The mud should be washed off as soon 

 as possible, because the lustre of the 

 varnish is not improved by allowing it to 

 dry on. 



Of course circumstances may render this 



