294 HORSE CLOTHING— QUALITY, SHAPE AND MAKE. 



FIG. 165. 



HORSE CLOTHING QUALITY. 



Blankets, rollers, hoods, etc., vary so in make, shape and 

 quality that only the best of those required are mentioned. 

 Weight alone in clothing is not an indication of its warmth. 

 Softness is a better proof of quality, and clothing that is made 

 of very closely woven material is objectionable as it prevents 

 a free circulation of the air'around the body, which is always 

 desirable. The material of the clothing should be heavy but 

 open enough to maintain a uniform temperature by temper- 

 ing the air before it reaches the horse, and by retaining to 

 some extent the heat given out by the body. 



SHAPE AND MAKE. 



All clothing should be so cut that it is shaped to that 

 part of the horse which it covers. Unless this is done the 

 clothing will either chafe or present a bad appearance in 



