386 BANDAGES, WATER PAILS, ETC. 



inside, and then gone over with some saddle soap on a sponge. 

 The metal parts should be polished : a common fault is to 

 neglect the short corners between the leather parts. If buck- 

 skin brow-bands are used they should be taken off, the outer 

 surface moistened, pipe clay rubbed on and the band hung 

 in the sun or near the stove to whiten. Enamel brow-bands 

 should be taken off, sponged, and, from time to time, a little 

 olive oil rubbed on. The halter shanks and pillar reins, 

 which should be of leather, are cleaned in the same manner 

 as the head collar. 



BANDAGES. 



Flannel bandages that are merely used to stimulate the 

 circulation should be shaken out every time they are used, 

 and from time to time washed with warm water and soap 

 and thoroughly dried before being rolled up. Linen and 

 flannel bandages that are used in the application of lotions 

 or salves should be thoroughly washed immediately after use 

 with warm water and soap and similarly dried. 



WATER PAILS. 



Unless the drinking pails are properly cared for, fermen- 

 tation is likely to occur and causes cases of colic. After use 

 they should be turned upside down and lined up in a con- 

 venient place. Occasionally it will be necessary to rinse 

 them out with a little washing soda and place in the sun to 

 dry. The outside of the pails should be painted the " stable 

 colors," with the initials of the owner in the middle between 

 the top and bottom hoops and the ends of the handle. The 

 inside should be painted with white enamel paint, which 

 color serves to show any uncleanliness in the water. 



