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quantities of cold water upon the contents of a 

 well-filled stomach, or supplying too much food 

 at one time. In fact these precautions would 

 repay, if followed, at all times ; neglect of them 

 is a frequent source of derangement, and from 

 which fatal consequences usually succeed. 



Where a great number of horses are kept it is 

 far more profitable to employ a person whose sole 

 occupation is confined to the feeding department. 

 Corn, &c., should be transferred to his possession 

 under proper rules for mixture and use, the 

 quantities being accurately stated in documents 

 handed to him. In return he should furnish 

 evidence of having carefully complied with the 

 terms, and his papers should also afford particular 

 information as to consumption under all circum- 

 stances, regular or variable. 



He should be a man who will carefully notice 

 the condition of all horses when brought to the 

 stable, and willing to minister to their comfort in 

 properly regulating the quantity of food each 

 may receive without injury. 



The details of such management require 

 special attention in order to be properly applied 

 to the various circumstances which obtain in 

 different establishments. There is, however, no 

 particular difficulty beyond a willingness that 

 need be encountered, in order to make the whole 

 safe, satisfactory, and profitable. 



In the absence of particulars it would be an 



