MOUNTED INSTRUCTION 27 



fingers so as to get out all the scurf and dirt. Tails require frequent 

 washing with warm water and soap. 



(d) Having done with currycomb and Innish, go over the horse 

 with the wisp. The wisp should be held about the middle in the full 

 grasp of the hand, and brought down with a bang on the coat in the 

 direction of the hair. The ])ressure should be continued throughout 

 each stroke, and the ])rocess rei)eated all over the body. 



(Note: Should service condition render wisping impracticable, it 

 may be omitted.) 



(e) Finally with grooming cloth, wipe about the face, eyes, nostrils 

 and dock, and give final polish all over. 



(f) No horse will be considered in order until he is thoroughly 

 clean, his mane and tail brushed out and laid flat, his eyes, mouth, 

 nostrils and dock wiped or washed out, and his feet cleaned. 



It should be a matter of pride with each man to have the best 

 groomed horse. He should be encouraged in his efforts, and stimulated 

 by competition and rewards. 



Special Method of Grooming: (For fine coated and clipped horses). 



Use normal method omitting the use of currycomb, except occasion- 

 ally to remove caked mud. The dandy brush can be used in place of 

 the currycomb in these cases to good advantage. It will remove the 

 mud and is less likely to scratch or irritate the horse. 



Grooming By Detail 



To groom by detail the instructor causes the men to stand to heel 

 and commands: 1. By detail. 2. COMMENCE GROOMING. 

 Clean and brush front legs from the knees down, rubbing under the 

 fetlocks and around the coronets with the brush and hand ; time, 2 

 minutes. 3. CHANGE.- Same as at second command, the hind legs 

 from, the hocks down; time, 2 minutes. 4. CHANGE. On the near 

 side, with currycomb and brush, groom neck, shoulder, arm, elbow, 

 back, side, flank, loins, croup, and the hind leg to the hock; time, 4 

 minutes. 5. CFIANGE. First on the near side, after finishing up on 

 the off side, groom chest between the forelegs, the belly, and between 

 the hind legs; time; 3 minutes. 6. CHANGE. Same as 4, on the off 

 side; time, 4 minutes. 7. CHANGE. Brush head, ears, and throat; 

 with the hand rub the throat and between the forks of the lower jaw ; 

 time, 1 minute. 8. CHANGE. Brush and lay forelock and mane; 

 time. 2 minutes. 9. CHANGE. Brush out the tail, time. 2 minutes. 



10. CHANGE. With the grooming cloth, or with a damp cloth or 

 sponge if the parts are foul, wipe out the eyes and nostrils ; wipe the 

 muzzle, dock, sheath, and up between the hind legs; time. 2 minutes. 



11. CHANGE. Clean out the feet; time, 2 minutes. 12. CHANGE. 

 Complete anv unfinished work. 13. CEASE GJ^OOMING. 14. 

 STAND TO HEEL. 



Hand Rubbing: Hand rubbing is beneficial, being soothing and 

 restful to tired muscles and stimulating to the circulation. It also 

 removes loose hair and helps to produce a glossy coat. The hands 



