146 DADD’S VEILEKINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. 
feeder gives it. At the same time he is well aware that the anima} 
does not need it, yet he must obey orders; for should he sugzest 
that the quantity be too great, his motive may be questioned, and 
wrong inferences drawn. Depend upon it, therefore, that when 
the stabler, by a judicious system of feeding, prevents fat from ac- 
cumulating on horses, he is conferring a favor on his patrons and 
henefiting the animal. 
As regards the number of meals per day, our own -bservations 
satisfy us that working horses require three meals per day—a 
bountiful, yet very early breakfast; at noon, a light meal, com- 
posed of cut hay and oats; and at night the quantity may be in- 
creased equal to the morning meal. It is very poor policy to feed 
or water on the road when performing a short journey ; yet, should 
a horse seem to stand in need of something, we should not object 
to e handful of cats and a few swallows of water cocasionally. 
