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unaccustomed to them. "Wheat, it is at all times a dangerous 

 food, unless cooked. If given uncooked, it produces inflam- 

 mation of the stomach or of the feet, or of both. 



VI. — Generally speaking, the practice of frequently 



feeding your horse with good food, in small quantities at a 



time, is the best mode of securing to the animal its full 



eifect. Every good groom is aware of this, and pursues the 



plan accordingly. It is, in fact, one of the secrets of his 



success. 



Other essential directions relating to the dietetic management 



of horses, will be found in those sections of the present work 



which treat upon grooming, the management of the hunter, 



and on the dietetic management of the sick horse. 



