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another reason why they should be removed 

 without delay. As the habit of picking uj) 

 droppings is in some cases due to acidity of 

 the stomach, and as it is a fruitful source of 

 indigestion, etc., some treatment should be 

 adopted. A small daily dose of bicarbonate 

 of soda, by correcting the acidity, may put 

 an end to the objectionable habit. 



WATERING. 



Watering : 



A horse should never be hurried when 

 quenching his thirst. Sometimes a soldier 

 owing either to ignorance, carelessness, or 

 impatience, may be seen dragging a horse 

 away from the watering trough when only 

 half satisfied ; when he pauses, it may be to 

 breathe before taking a second draught or 

 because the water is cold. Officers and non- 

 commissioned officers should be on the watch, 

 and as far as possible prevent undue hurry. 



During cold weather the chill should, when 

 possible, be taken off the drinking water. 

 This is specially desirable in the case of young 

 horses, as very cold water fresh from the tap, 

 by rapidly lowering the temperature, reduces- 



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