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The farm horse requires only a summer and a winter blanket, and a hooded 

 sheet, or good fly net, when driven in summer. Each horse should have 

 his own blanket, plainly marked. If you have them, you will of course 

 use them when necessary. A blanket is of but little use without a sur- 

 cingle. Sec that the surcingle is properly buckled, and protected, so it 



will not hurt the horse. Each blanket should have one or two breast 

 straps and buckles, and a proper cord to pass across the buttocks, under 

 the tail, to keep the blanket from moving to one side or the otheer. We 

 repeat: proper horse clothing is among the most necessary and profitable 

 investments for the stable. 



