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nutritious, and there is positive proof that a mix- 

 ture of substances, boiled to a pulp, are not so 

 digestible as when given in a natural condition to 

 working horses. 



I do not expect that all who read this state- 

 ment will be converted to the truth it proclaims. 

 I am, however, certain that in the many places 

 where the cooked system is carried out, there 

 will be found persons desirous of successful 

 reform and amelioration. To such I have great 

 pleasure in addressing these pages. Others there 

 are whom no amount of argument would con- 

 vince, or practical demonstration convert. Bigotry, 

 prejudice, and a stupid adherence to old customs 

 have blinded them. 



To change is considered unmanly, and, as 

 existing affairs have probably prevailed for many 

 years, unguided by either the light of reason or 

 science, and having tradition only for their adop- 

 tion and continuance, alterations would amount 

 to sacrilege or disrespect to the blundering system 

 which is worshipped with such folly and 

 stupidity. 



To resume. The stomach and intestines of 

 the horse are not intended for sloppy food. The 

 whole arrangement forms an assemblage of perfect 

 organs eminently fitted for bruising, insalivating, 

 digesting, and appropriating natural food, and 

 unnatural slops and trash concocted by the 

 device of man is attended with disease and 

 mortality. Among horses, if we go no further 



