BEANS
are only needful when Horses have a great deal of hard work, and in Wet weather.
BRIEFLY, AS TO HORSE-MEAT.
Hay is Horse-Bread.
Corn—Horse-Mutton.
Beans—Horse-Beef:
And the most strengthening substance that can be given them.
Good Bran is a useful article in a Horse’s diet, and when Scalded, with a handful of Salt to it, is occasionally as good a Mash for a Horse as a Mess of Gruel is for a Man.
A Truss of Hay should weigh 56 lbs.
A Truss of Straw, 36 lbs.