I40 WASTING FOR RACE RIDING. 



he should take a sweat, and about every third day an 

 ounce of salts the first thing in the morning. On 

 the day physic is taken, a walk without sweaters will 

 be enough. The sweat should be arranged in some- 

 thing of the following fashion : a pair of long knicker- 

 bocker stockings, over which a pair of thick worsted 

 ones and a pair of boots for the feet ; three long drawers 

 of "yellow sweating flannel" — which is made for the 

 purpose — and a pair of trousers; or, if these sweating 

 drawers be not available, a pair of drawers and a couple 

 of pairs of thick cloth trourses, for the legs ; four yellow 

 flannel body sweaters, or their equivalent in flannel 

 shirts, with a waistcoat or two, a shooting coat and 

 a greatcoat for the body ; a pair of warm gloves 

 for the hands, a large w^oollen comforter wrapped 

 round and round the neck, and a couple of large cloth 

 caps pulled down over the ears, will do as far as 

 clothing is concerned. A pair of thick woollen socks, 

 folded as if they were about to be put on the feet, are a 

 capital substitute for gloves. Great care should be 

 taken that every part be protected from the air, for, 

 if even the hands or neck be left bare, perspiration will 

 be materially checked. With this amount of clothes, 

 on a warm day, most men will find that a sharp walk 



