CHAPTER V. 



FOOD. 



The sort of hay the most proper for horses in train- 

 ing, is the hard upland hay j which if it has been well 

 got in, will not only retain much of its natural colour, 

 but will also possess that agreeable flavour and sweet- 

 ness, which is invariably observed in that which has 

 been well made. It may be used for horses the follow- 

 ing year. Neither new hay nor such as may have 

 been much heated in the rick should ever be given to 

 craving horses : neither should they have clover hay, 

 for if those horses generally in strong work, be allowed 

 to eat new hay, they become relaxed in their bowels, 

 and will sweat profusely with very little exertion. Hay 

 that is much heated in the rick is sweet in its taste, and 

 from the quantity horses are inclined to eat of it, it 

 produces great thirst. This is a sufficient reason for its 

 not being given to such horses in training as may be in 

 strong work. 

 Clover hay, well made, may be given to some of the 



