48 THE HORSE : ITS KEEP AND MANAGEMENT. 



tied up to the manger with, is not likely to be broken, 

 or worn through, so as to avoid accidents ; because when 

 horses once get loose they are almost sure to go and ask 

 their companions how they are. If they do not do this 

 they find their way to the corner of the stable where the 

 food is kept, and their neighbours seem to quite under- 

 stand what they are doing, and become restless and very 

 often commence kicking. Many accidents arise through 

 neglecting to see to these little things, so I would say to 

 all who have charge of horses, be sure and see they are tied 

 up securely. 



