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Cleaning Collars. 



They should be cleaned two or three times a week, collars that are 

 in constant use, as the accumulations that gather upon the surface 

 next the shoulder of the horse becomes rough and uneven. If it 

 does not gall it irritates and annoys the horse when he is required 

 to pull, causing him to try to avoid the irritation or pain, and often 

 makes balky horses. 



Harness and Saddles. 



Harness used on all draft horses should be carefully cleaned reg- 

 ularly once a week. Collars should be cleaned daily, thoroughly 

 scraping all scurf arising from heating the horse from the collar be- 

 fore it is used a second time. Always have your harness properly 

 oiled and pliable, so that it will fit the horse as a boot fits a man. 



Saddles should have the same care and attention, and great pains 

 should be taken that the saddle fits the back, to prevent galls and 

 sores. This is almost universally neglected. 



