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wound. The former way of padding only increases 

 the mischief and the pressure, instead of easing it. 

 It may be very kindly meant, but is exceedingly 

 ignorantly done. 



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FIG. 9.— CORRECT WAY TO PAD A SORE. 



The Return Home 



Here comes your trap. Be ready to go to the 

 horse's head, or to help your master to get down. 

 In the case of a lady leaving a trap, put a wheel- 

 basket on the side she gets out. If there is not 

 such a thing in your harness-room, then place your 

 arm between the wheel and the lady's dress, carefully 



