12 The Grooni s Guide 



left hand so that the brush can be run 

 over it for removing hair, dust, etc., from 

 the former. Some grooms take off all the 

 loose mud, etc., with the curry-comb, but 

 it is not made for this purpose. Lastly, 

 go over the body and legs with a damp 

 (slightly so) chamois leather so as to bring 

 the coat well Into its place, finishing off 

 with a very dry chamois. Brush the 

 mane, forelock, tail, etc. Sponge around 

 the eyes, under the tail, and the sheath. 

 The last named should be cleaned out 

 with carbolic soft soap, and warm water 

 once every two or three weeks. Now 

 fasten on the rug, and if a roller be used 

 it Is better not to buckle tightly because 

 the rug keeps better in its place if some- 

 what loose. 



Self adjusting rugs, of course, need no 

 surcingle. No matter whether the animal 

 has been at work or not, it requires. 



