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always commence with it sparingly; otherwise coHc, or 

 disease of a more violent nature, may supervene. G-rains, for 

 example, are occasionlly given to horses, and they are also a 

 common cause of colic when allowed to horses unaccustomed 

 to them. Wheat is at all times a dangerous food, unless 

 cooked. If given uncooked, it produces inflammation of the 

 stomach or of the feet, or of both. 



VI. — Generally speaking, the practice of frequently 

 feeding your horse with good food, in small quantities at a 

 time, is the best mode of securing to the animal its fuU 

 effect. Every good groom is aware of this, and pursues the 

 plan accordingly. It is, in fact, one of the secrets of his 

 success. 



Other essential directions relating to the dietetic management 

 of horses, vriU be found in those sections of the present work 

 which treat upon grooming, the management of the hunter, 

 and on the dietetic management of the sick horse. 



