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the mane is being hogged, and to cut forwards ; the 

 hair will be cut much smoother, and a neater job 

 made of it than when standing on the ground at 

 the side. 



Ragged Legs. 



If the horse is not clipped, the long hairs at the 

 back of the legs look very unsightly. They should 

 be pulled out, not cut off. If a little powdered resin 

 is rubbed on the ringer and thumb, the hair will 

 stick to it, and come out much more easily, and the 

 legs will have a smooth, even appearance, which can 

 never be attained if they are cut off with scissors, 

 no matter how carefully this is done; there will 

 always be jagged ridges left. The long hairs under 

 the jowl can be singed off by passing a lighted candle 

 under the jaw once or twice. If the horse is at all 

 frightened at the candle, he can be blindfolded ; but 

 the operation is so quick, that generally it is all over 

 before he is aware of what is being done. The long 

 hairs on the muzzle and chin can be clipped off with 

 a pair of ordinary scissors. If the horse is not 

 clipped all over, attention to these one or two little 

 details make all the difference in his appearance, and 

 in his being turned out smart, or the reverse. 



