Part I. PerfeSi Farrier. 75 



foon, and fo undigefted out of the Stomach. I a- 

 gain think, that although it be the common Cuftotn 

 not to do it till after ; yet it is good to feed with 

 Oats both before and after, efpecially if they be 

 warm and have been hard rid, for they will be a 

 great deal the better for it, and not at all in danger 

 of becoming fick. 



The Dull and Sand will fometimes fo dry the 

 Tongues and Mouths of Horfes, that they lofe 

 their Appetite ^ In fuch cafe give them Bran well 

 moiftned with Water, to cool and refrefh their 

 Mouths, or waih their Mouths and Tongues with a 

 wet Spunge to oblige them to eat. 



The Prefervation or Deftru&ion of Horfes de- 

 pends much on the Water they drink when travelling. 

 That which is lead: quick and penetrating is beft. 

 A River is preferable to a Spring, and a Spring or 

 Fountain to a Draw-well : But if a Man be neceffi- 

 tated to let his Horfes drink of fuch penetrating 

 Waters, he fhould caufe the Water to be fet in the 

 Sun, or warm fome of it to correct the fharpnefs of 

 the reft : Or it may be a little corrected by ftirring 

 it about with the Hand, or throwing a little Hay 

 amongft it. But if the Water be extremely quick 

 and piercing, mix it with a little warm Water, or 

 Wheat-bran, which will fufficiently correct it. 



The preceding Directions are to be obferved after 

 moderate Riding : But if you have rid exceflively 

 hard, un fad die him, and fcrape off the Sweat with 

 a Sweating Knife or Scraper, holding it with both 

 your Hands, and going always with the Hair. Then 

 rub his Head and Ears with a large Hair-cloth ; 

 wipe him alfo between his Fore and Hind-legs. In 

 the mean while his Body mould be rubb'd all over 

 with clean Straw, efpecially under his Belly, and 

 beneath the Saddle, until he be thoroughly dry. 

 Then fet on the Saddle again, and cover him ; and 

 if you have a warm place, let him be gently led up 



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