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see that all is right about the horse's head ; after having re- 

 moved or diminished the irritating cause, she should care- 

 fully readjust both saddle and girths. 



(21.) If, when riding rapidly, it be observed that the 

 horse is breathing with difficulty and with a strange noise, or 

 that his head and ears are drooping, the rider should imme- 

 diately stop him, as he has been driven too hard, and is on 

 the point of falling. 



(22.) A lady's horse should never be placed in harness, 

 because in order to pull a load he will be obliged to throw 

 his weight forward, thus spoiling the lightness of his saddle 

 gaits. 



(23.) When turning a corner the horse should not be 

 drawn around by the reins ; these should merely indicate the 

 desired direction for the turn, and should never be drawn 

 upon more than will bring that eye of the animal which is 

 toward the direction of the turn into view of the rider. 



(24.) Should a horse which is usually spirited move lan- 

 guidly, and, during warm, or moderately cold weather, have 

 his hair stand out and appear rough, particularly about the 

 head and neck, or should he frequently cough, it would be 

 better to relinquish the ride, have him returned to the stable, 

 and a warm bran-mash given to him as quickly as possible. 

 It may be that he has contracted only a cold that can be 

 checked by prompt measures. But should he continue to 

 grow worse, a veterinary surgeon should be speedily sum- 

 moned. Be very firm and decided in not permitting the 

 groom to administer his favorite patent medicines, because 

 such nostrums are as liable to occasion injury to animals as 

 similar preparations are to human beings. 



(25.) A few observations with regard to shoeing a horse 

 may not be amiss. It may happen when riding on a coun- 

 try road, that one of the horse's shoes will come off, and the 

 rider be obliged to resort to the nearest rural blacksmith to 

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