138 HOW TO FEED A HORSE. 



2. An a imixture of oats in the feed would be advan- 

 tageous, when economy is not very closely studied : pro- 

 bably it is always better to use them in the country, where 

 horses are expected to last longer than on hard pavements. 



3. Ten pounds of hay per day is a suf&cient allowance 

 ?veu for working-horses. 



4. Bye bran, mixed with the food, will prevent scouring 



