circulation, and the fibres or nervous system, 

 which is accounted the spring of sensation and 

 motion, are not become rigid and inelastic ; 

 which would give rise to every species of inflam- 

 matory affection ; neither flaxed, lax or weak, 

 which would indulge a decline, and soon put a 

 period to his existence. 



In order therefore, to secure a horse in a state 

 of health, and prevent a train of ills, we must 

 have a special regard to him, with respect to food, 

 exercise and stabling. 



The intent of this treatise is, not to lose sight 

 , of the main object, while we are busying with 

 unnecessary details — those who are fond of pro- 

 lixity may consult Clark's Farrier on the subject. 



I shall now lay before my readers, the several 

 sorts of fodder and grain, used for horses, with 

 the choice of each. 



The principal hay for horses is herds grass and 

 clover : the grain, oats., rye, barley, corn, bran, 

 potatoes, 8s:c. Some farmers, indeed, can sup- 

 port their horses on meadow or salt hay ; but I 

 presume, unless grain is substituted for better 

 fodder, such horses are unfit for dailv and labo- 

 rious exercise ; and if required, ten to one, he 

 quits the servile scene, and leaves May verdant 

 hills for happier brutes. 



Herds grass, if well made, is the best fodder ; it 

 is more nutritious according to its weight than 

 clover. Horses however are extremely fond of 

 clover, and it keeps the bowels loose, but if in- 

 dulged their fill, and immediately put to exer- 

 cise, it may be of bad consequence, and often 

 bring on what is called the phthisic. Farmers 

 frequently feed their horses through the winter on 

 corn fodder ; it is very good if rightly managed.- 



A horse is an animal of a hot constitution, and 



