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HORSE SENSE. 



point of the shoulders, and the collar is kept in a constant twist one way 

 and the other, which is very injurious to the shoulders and top of the 

 neck. This is generally the condition when the top of the neck and 

 points of the shoulders are sore at the same time. 



Cut No. 50. 

 ADJUSTMENT OF HAME TUG. 



Now, we have represented how the collar should fit the horse's 

 shoulders, and also told you in what condition the collar is made; but 

 have not yet told you outright just how to get a perfect fit for each and 

 every horse, which must be done or you will have a right to feel that the 

 subject is left almost where it was started. 



TO MAKE COLLAR FIT NECK AND SHOULDERS. 



The horse collar is made over a form that suits the taste of the maker, 

 and while it is thoroughly wet. Is it not well, then, to make the collar 

 to fit the form of the neck and shoulders of the horse that is to wear it? 

 To do this, select a collar of the size and general form best suited to 

 the horse, wrap it with thoroughly wet cloths wound round it, and let it 

 remain in them over night. In the morning put the collar — new or old — 

 ( n the horse, and with the hame strap draw the collar snugly to sides 



