64 THE HOESE. 



ever expression you prefer, induces him to adopt this 

 method as the most effectual means of relieving himself 

 from this inconvenience. 



In its earlier stages, a little well-timed attention will 

 cure a horse of this practice; and if he be in good con- 

 dition, and his coat smooth, soft, and pliable, he is, in 

 spite of this habit, SOUND. 



As crib-biting will, in all probability, if not quickly 

 checked, lead to serious results, specified in the following 

 article, it may be deemed to be a VICE. 



In the more advanced stages of crib-biting, neglect 

 will have allowed the stomach and digestive organs to 

 become affected, and the horse, being therefore diseased, 

 will be UNSOUND. 



In this latter stage of the disease the horse is thin, his 

 coat stares or looks unthrifty, and his hide becomes tight; 

 his cure is then difficult to effect, and is generally 

 troublesome, if not impossible, to bring about. 



PKEVENTION OF CRIB-BITING (iN THE EARLY STAGES.) 



Moderating the work will frequently cure horses of 

 crib-biting, and will, where they appear weakly and out 

 of order, and their coats "stare," (even though they be 

 not crib-biters,) reinstate them in health. In the latter 

 cases an earlier release for the night from work should be 

 granted when circumstances allow. 



EATING BEDS. 



Many persons feel alarmed at their horses eating their 

 beds; and very frequently in such cases grooms physic 

 their horses with a view towards preventing this habit; 



