BANDAGES AND BOOTS. 



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adhesion to their respective legs. Those I use on 

 my ponies are the Rugby Club Polo Boots, made 

 and invented by Mr. T. U. Clarke, of Rugby (Figs. 

 65, 66 and 67). I would advise that each pony 



Fig. 65. — Rugby polo boot ; 

 inside view. 



Fig. 66. — Rugby polo boot ; 

 outside view. 



.Fig 67. — Rugby polo boot. 



should have his own boots, the holes in the straps of 

 which should be so marked that anyone can see at 

 a glance at what length they ought to be buckled up. 



Boots should not be put on till the pony reaches 

 the polo ground, and should be taken off as soon 

 as play is over ; ponies should never be walked 

 home any distance in boots. 



