Grooming 1 5 



halters are the best, lasting for a reason- 

 able time. These halters can be cleaned, 

 and then rubbed up with pipe-clay. They 

 are sold in sizes suitable for ponies, har- 

 ness, and heavy horses. The free end is 

 usually fastened by means of a 'log,' which 

 should touch the ground when the animal 

 is feeding. If left too long a horse may 

 get its leg entangled, struggle, and damage 

 itself. Some horses are, however, very 

 ' canny 'when they get a leg over the rope 

 or chain, remaining uninjured in this posi- 

 tion for perhaps hours. However it is very 

 risky, therefore a careful groom will always 

 pay special attention to its fastening, especi- 

 ally when ' suppering up ' for the night. 



Clipping and Singeing. 



When horses are regularly groomed,, 

 clothed and kept in a stable where the 



