Gi'ooining 1 1 



requires a fairly ^ood display of both 

 energy and strength, combined with re- 

 spect for ' method,' without which no groom 

 can ever hope to attain the highest rungs 

 of his occupation. 



If the horse Is very hot when it returns, 

 it Is a good plan to give it a little exercise 

 before taking off the collar, saddle, or 

 harness pad, as the case may be. Failing 

 this, cover with an old woollen ruo- for a 

 short time ; then take off the rug and 

 remove the collar, saddle, etc. In summer 

 all this can be easily done outside the 

 stable. The feet havino- been cleaned, 

 wisp the animal with straw, starting at the 

 head and face, on the left side, ending at 

 the near hind foot. Repeat this operation 

 on the right side. 



As soon as the hair is dry — but not 

 until — the dandy brush should be well 

 laid on, the curry-comb being held in the 



