io THE CARE OF HORSES 



4. A sponge. 



5. A chamois (shammy) leather. 



6. A clean rubber or two. 



7. A good hay-wisp. A hay-band twisted and twined 

 together, and made a trifle larger than a body-brush. 



8. A mane-comb. 



9. A water-brush. 



10. A hoof-pick. 



n. Last, but not least, a bucket of clean water. 



Having turned the cloth aside, or removed it 

 entirely, as the case may be, take your dandy-brush 

 and, approaching your horse on the near or left side, 

 briskly remove all dung and pieces that stick to the 

 quarters (upper part of hind legs), hocks, and knees, 

 then sponge the stains out, and dry with a ieather. 

 Dip the leather into clean water and wring it out 

 always before using. If your charge is a gray or 

 white horse, or of any very light colour that stains 

 much, use a little soft-soap on the water-brush, 

 taking care to sponge all the soap out of the coat, 

 and dry with the leather. 



Never neglect to pick up each foot, and with a 

 hoof-pick or foot-hook remove all that has been 

 pressed into the hollow of the foot during the night, 

 always beginning with the near or left fore-foot ; have 

 your water- brush and bucket of water ready, and 

 thoroughly wash the feet, both the outside and the 

 sole ; throw away the dirty water remaining, and get 

 fresh, clean water for later use. 



Approach your horse again on the near side, re- 

 move the headstall, sponge and leather it well, 

 removing all the dust, dirt, and grease ; if it is brass- 

 mounted, don't forget your Globe polish ; hang it up 

 and return to your horse. Standing sideways against 

 its quarters, say sharpfy and clearly : ' Come on, old 

 man !' and round he will come at the word of com- 

 mand. Pass your hand gently and firmly down his 



