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lower part lies in a perfect curve along the neck. 

 Some horses object, and are a little troublesome 

 during this process ; but, if it is done gradually, it 

 can be easily accomplished. The long hairs in the 

 mane should never be cut, unless it is intended to 

 clip it off altogether, and make it into a " hogged " 

 mane. If the mane will not lie down flat with an 

 even sweep, it can be covered with a cake of mud 

 for four or five days, when it should be removed, and 

 renewed if necessary. Being dry, it will crack, and 

 the pieces can be easily knocked off, and the dust 

 brushed out. The mud cake generally has the 

 desired effect after having been applied four or five 

 times. 



Hogged Manes. 



The manes of polo ponies and cobs it is the fashion 

 to " hog," or cut off close to the neck. It is best to 

 leave the forelock, as it gives a certain protection 

 against the flies and glare of the sun ; also, to leave 

 a lock of hair on the wither, to grasp with the hand 

 when mounting. The best implement to hog a mane 

 with is a pair of ordinary horse-clippers, but don't 

 use a new pair, or they will get spoiled ; old ones 

 that are no use for the rest of the body, do well 

 enough. It is best to sit on the animal's back when 



