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Show WHY THE HORSE EATS OFTEN. Tho horso can conveniently eat for 20 hours out of the 21. A horso which Is In good health hns a good appetlto at all times nnd Is able to stand plenty ot work nnd Is rarely on tho sick list. To bo n good fecdor especially on n Journey, Is n great recommendation In tho opinion of every good Judgo of horseflesh. Tho renson of n horso bolng bo-lng such n constant eater Is that Its stomach Is really small In proportion to tho slzo of Its body, and thercforo It requires feeding often, not less than four times a day, two of which should bo early In tho morning nnd nt night, while liny should In tho stall bo always within Its reach. |