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always have the water before them in the stall, and the 

 other is to water at stated intervals. If water is con- 

 stantly kept before a horse, unless he has been accus- 

 tomed to it from a colt, he is apt to drink too much 

 when overheated ; but this can be remedied by having 



a cover to the tank. It has 

 been proven that horses will 

 drink less when they have water 

 always before them than if 

 they are watered at certain in- 

 tervals. If water is not kept 

 constantly before them they 

 should have it at least four 

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drank depends on the weather and their work. One and 

 one-half to two buckets is about right. Never water 

 when overheated. Oatmeal mixed with the water is 

 excellent when the horses are tired or exhausted. Have 

 the temperature of the water a little below that of the 

 stable. Never give ice water. In winter, heat the water 

 till it is of the proper temperature, and rheumatism, as 

 well as indigestion, will be prevented. Water the horse 

 before starting on a journey. As a last rule, be sure that 

 the water is pure and clean ; also that the bucket or 

 trough is free from dirt 



