The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-06-10
Hints on the Care Of Horses.

All horses must not be fed in the same
proportions, without due regard to their
ages, their constitutions, and their work
bc,aaee the iulpropliety ct such prac-
tice Is self evident. Yet it is con>taiasly
done, aud Is the basis Of disease Of every
kind. Never use bad hay on account of
It's cheapness. Because there is not prop
er nourishment in it Damaged corn is
exceedingly injurious Becau e it brings
on inflammation of the bowels and SIX n
disease. Chat is better for old hoises
than hay. Because they can chew and
igt-s, 1t better. Mix chaff with corn or
oe..ns, and do net give the latter alone
| Because it makes the horse chew his
food more. and digest it better. Hay or
grass alone Will rot support a horse under
hard work. Because there is not stuff
clent nutriIve body In either " heu "a
ftr~e Is worked hard ii, food should
chiefly ~ nay. ieeau>c oats supply
i'4or.@t.ou;i. iilnen, is.id fipsh-nuakina ma
Cefia. ti.an ANY ether Kind If food Ha
l;at 50 much. For sadie or coach
horse. half a peck of SOUND Ga 5; anu
e ghteen pounds OF good hay are sufficient.
Ii the hay is not good, add quarter. of
peek more na:s. \ n6r,e which wor
harder may have rather more of each;
one that works little should have less
Rack feeding is wasteful The better
plan Is TO feed with chopped hay, from
manager. Because the food is not then
thrown about, and is more easily chewed
and digested. Sprinkle the hay with
water that has salt dissolved in it. Be
cause 1t IS pleasing to the animals taste,
and more easily digested A teaspoon
full of salt in bucket of water is suifi
Gent. Oats should be bruised for an
old horse but not for a young one Be
cause the former through age and defec-
tive teeth can not chew them proDery ?;
the young horse can do so, and they are
thus properly mixed with the saliva and
turned into wholesome nutriment. Grass
must always be cut for hay before the
seed drops. Because the juice that
rlpens the seed is the most valuable part
OF the hay. If they are sucked out by
its ripening and dropping the grass will
not turn into hay, but will only wither
and grow yellow.
A horse should have at least pail of
water morning and evening. or (still bet
teri four half pailsful, at four different
times in the day. Because this assuages
should not be made to work Immediately |
dIlCl HC Ids lltu d lllli vi WdItT
for digestion and exertion can never go
on together. Do not allow your horse to
have warm water to drink. Because, if
he has to drink cold water, after getting
accustomed to warm, it will give him
collie. When your horse refuses his food |
after drinking, go no further that day. |
Because the poor creature is thoroughly |
beaten.
-4ccidents-When horse falls whilst |
drawing vehicle, jump down and hold |
the animals head, to prevent him dash
ing it about to his own injury Loosen |
the cheek-rein (if you are SO foolish as to
use one) and the parts of the harness
which fasten on the vehicle. Back the
carriages so as to get the shafts and traces |
clear. Steady and support the horses |
head, and excite him, with hand and |
voice, to rise When you have got him
up, pat and encourage the poor animal, |
and see if he is wounded or otherwise in |
jured. Let him stand still short time
to recover himself and proceed gently |
and with greater caution than before.
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