176 HOW TO EDUCATE HORSES. 



feed and water; when jogging, if he does not seem to 

 feel just right, better go to the stable and wait for 

 another day. I would refer the reader to the Spirit 

 of the Times for more extended information on the 

 trotting horse. 



TO CLEAN AND OIL HARNESS. 



First, take the harness apart, having each strap and 

 piece by itself; then wash it in warm soap suds. When 

 cleaned, black every part with the following dye: 

 One ounce extract logwood, twelve grains bichromate 

 of potash, both pounded fine; then put into two quarts 

 of boiling rain water, and stir until all is dissolved. 

 When cool, it may be used. You can bottle and keep 

 for future use, if you wish. It may be applied with a 

 shoe-brush, or anything else convenient. When the 

 dye has struck in, you may oil each part with neats- 

 foot oil, applied with a paint brush, or anything con- 

 venient. For second oiling use one-third castor-oil, 

 and two-thirds neatsfoot oil, mixed. A few hours 

 after, wipe clean with a woollen cloth, which gives the 

 harness a glossy appearance. 



The preparation does not injure the leather or stitch- 

 ing, makes it soft and pliable, and obviates the neces- 

 sity of oiling as often as is necessary by the ordinary 

 method. Its use is therefore economical. 



