62 The Grooni s Guide 



a convenient position through the use of 

 a telescopic bracket as shown in the 

 accompanying" woodcut. It is an appliance 

 that should be in use in every well- 

 regulated stable. The cost is lo -. 



After wiping thoroughly dry with a 

 Hannel, the saddle, bridle and collar, if of 

 patent leather, may be rubbed over with a 

 little fresh milk. All reins can be treated 

 in this fashion, whilst brown leather 

 harness may be cleaned entirely in this 

 manner. Lemon juice will remove any 

 spots from it. 



Saddle soap, palm oil, soft soap, and 

 brown harness composition are commonly 

 used for the same purposes. 



When brown harness becomes shabby, 

 it can be dressed with blacking, as used 

 for the plain black leather parts, which 

 should also be occasionally dressed with 

 harness oil. 



