72 The Grooms Gttide 



respectively, being fastened on by straps 

 or laces. 



How to Measure for a Horse-Rug. 



1. Take the lenoth of the animal's back 

 (withers to set on of tail). 



2. Around the girthing place. 



3. Girth of root of neck. 



Cleaning Saddles and Riding-Bridles. 



After removing girths, stirrups, etc., off 

 the saddle, the padded surface should be 

 brushed and the hair and sweat adhering 

 to it removed by a sponge, only slightly 

 damp, and then placed on the saddle airer 

 to dry the panels. 



Use the damp sponge to clean the 

 leather, stirrups, straps, etc. Subsequently 

 smear with saddle soap, polishing up 

 with a clean dry cloth. A little vaseline 

 will keep the stirrup straps pliant. Stains 

 can be removed with lemon juice. 



