Cleaning Harness Mountings 65 



both large and small — be sure and un- 

 fasten all leather attachments possible. 

 Never rub up buckles with straps in 

 keeper. This is a slovenly practice, and 

 indicative of an idle oroom. 



Always make a point of polishing the 

 under side of the buckles just as much as 

 the outer side. Reference to these parts 

 will show the master the harness has 

 been cleaned, or only half cleaned. 



Brass mountings soon become dull, 

 though highly polished, during damp 

 weather, therefore as soon as cleaned, 

 they should be covered up as speedily as 

 convenient. 



Head-collar buckles (if polishable) 

 should not be forgotten. Never use the 

 same cloths for the final polishing, as those 

 used for applying the paste. 



The former should be washed regularly 

 and kept very free from damp, otherwise 



