A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



of the blanket, turning up the back half over 

 the shoulders, until the hind quarters match 

 the front in shimmering cleanliness. Tail 

 and mane require a coarse comb and brush, 

 sold especially for the purpose. Next, wring 

 a sponge out of warm water and wipe the 

 horse's face, removing any lodgement at the 

 corners of the eyes or mouth. Keep a rough, 

 clean cloth for drying and polishing the face, 

 or a moderately hard brush. Never use a 

 currycomb or large brush on the face, for 

 it is difficult to avoid catching the bristles 

 against the eyes or lips. Pick up each foot 

 in turn and with a blunt, smoothly rounded 

 piece of iron or steel clean out the hoof, 

 being careful not to injure the soft, gristly 

 growth in the centre, which forms the frog. 



Cultivate the habit of talking to your horse 

 when cleaning, hitching, or feeding. No 

 matter how good a man you may have, lose 

 no time in acquiring the knowledge that will 

 enable you to intelligently care for your 

 horse should the necessity arise. Make it a 



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