A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



An old cavalry soldier, who begged a night's 

 shelter and stayed with us a whole summer, 

 gave me many valuable lessons on this sub- 

 ject. First, don't bring a horse out of the 

 warm stable and ruthlessly strip off a thick 

 blanket, exposing the whole body to the cold, 

 whilst you work with the slow movements 

 of the inexperienced. Instead, unstrap the 

 front of the blanket and turn it half-way back. 

 Then, being careful not to slap the curry- 

 comb on to the horse, work as quickly as a 

 firm, even, but light pressure will permit, 

 much as you would use a flesh-brush on your 

 own body. Every few minutes rap the side 

 of the currycomb sharply against the floor 

 or wall. The collection of dust and dan- 

 druff-like powder which will fall out from 

 between the teeth must awaken any one to 

 the necessity of cleaning a horse thoroughly 

 and regularly. 



After the currying is accomplished, take 

 up the brush and rub, scrub, and polish 

 until the hair shines. Then replace the front 



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