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too, from the numerous teetli in it : have it of 

 thick, strong bone, but file away every other 

 tooth, not leaving more than six, including the 

 corner ones; and then the hair will neither be 

 broken nor pulled out. The mane and tail being 

 in nice order, add much to the appearance, and 

 often materially facilitate the sale of a horse. 

 The manes and tails of all horses, excepting the 

 Cavalry, are combed to the off side. 



When brought home in the morning, after his 

 walk or canter, at whatever season of the year 

 it may be, never allow him to be taken into the 

 pendal till he is quite cool. The wisping with 

 grass, the instant the saddle is taken off, must 

 then be liberally performed ; first over the sad- 

 dle-place, till every hair is dry, and then all down 

 the legs to the hoofs, until the fetlocks feel warm 

 from the rubbing ; this will often prevent swell- 

 ing of the legs : but, if the legs are begun with, 

 the saddle must not be removed ; or, the back 

 being neglected, the first minute it is taken off 

 may give cold, or produce warbles. At this 

 grass-rubbing, it is always better to have a couple 

 of gora-wallas employed, if at hand, and which 

 is imperatively necessary if the horse has been 

 in the rain ; but, that over, he may be left as 

 safe till the gora- walla is ready to begin with 

 the curry-comb. During this cleaning leave 



