264- COMPENDIUM OF THE VETERINARY ART. 



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to place the racks on a lev'^el with the manger, 

 so that the horse may feed as he does in a state 

 of nature ; but I have had sufficient trial of 

 this plan to be convinced of its being in every 

 respect less convenient and economical than 

 the common rack. 



Feeding, Exercise, and Grooming. 



These are subjects of considerable import 

 tance, and require more attention than is com- 

 monly paid to them, as the health and condition 

 of horses depend greatly on their being pro- 

 perly managed. 



When a horse is in a state of nature, and 

 using only voluntary exercise, there cannot be 

 a doubt that the green food, which the boun- 

 tiful Creator provides for him, is better calcu- 

 lated tlian any other to keep him in perfect 

 health, and satisfy his wants : but when he is 

 domesticated, and employed in the various 

 labours for which he is found so essentially 

 useful, it is necessary to adapt the quantity 

 and quality of his food to the nature of the 

 work he has to perform. When therefor/:^ we 

 »indertake to get a horse into condition, it Ls 



