S6 AMERICAN STABLE G.UIDE. 



corn. Indeed Indian corn should alwaj^s be ground for 

 horses, or at least fed on the cob. to prevent too rapid fill- 

 ing of the stomach, thereby arresting digestion. Fermen- 

 tation is thus set up, and flatulent colic and death may 

 result. 



The great desideratum in the feeding of corn should be : 

 1st. Have it ground, because it is more economical and 

 safe. 2d. Mix with material having a much less nutritive 

 principle to give bulk, at the same time having a cooling 

 tendency, thereby neutralizing the stimulating effects of 

 the corn. 



