CARE OF LIGHT HORSES. 255 



appearance of always being free from long hair. The hoofs 

 should be kept clean, well oiled, and polished occasionally. 



These things add as much to the appearance of the 

 horse as neat, well pressed clothes, clean linen, neatly black- 

 ened shoes to the appearance of the well groomed man. 



During cold weather a large, warm blanket will aid very 

 much in keeping the hair short and soft. When the weather 

 is warm a light cover should also be used to keep the hair 

 nice and at the same time it serves as a means of protection 

 in fly season. The curry comb should not be used except 

 to clean the brush from time to time. The brush alone 

 should be used to clean the hair. The mane and tail should 

 be combed out well with a comb for this purpose, not a curry 

 comb, as it will cut the hair. A piece of soft flannel should 

 be used to put on the finishing touches. Some prefer a 

 chamois skin for this purpose. 



It is very important that the attendant should be careful 

 in all the little details. Kindness in every detail should pre- 

 vail, as the temperament and disposition of the animal add 

 very much to its value. 



