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cared for It. Then just a little hay in his 

 manger and begin operations. Let the lad 

 take a wisp of straw and quickly dry the skin 

 under the jaw, the neck and shoulders and 

 the leofs, and everywhere he can reach without 

 removing the saddle, keeping this and the rug- 

 on. Then, as soon as the leo-s are rouehlv 

 dried, get eight flannel bandages, soak four of 

 them in water as hot as the hand can bear to 

 wring them out, squeeze them hard and then 

 put two bandages on each leg, one hot, wet 

 flannel underneath, and a dry one above. This 

 done, the saddle may be removed and the back 

 underneath wisped till every trace of sweat be 

 gone. Then rub the horse over with a cloth, 

 sponge out the nose, eyes, dock, and sheath, 

 give a quick brush over, and clothe him up. 

 Then, and not till then, should he be moved 

 into the stall or box he is to occupy for the 

 nioht, his feed and some lono- hav be criven 

 him, and left. The last thino- at nio-ht, sav 

 about 9 or 9.30, the bandages should be taken 

 off, any moisture removed from the heels, and 

 the horse left quiet for the night. 



Not until the first part of this process was 

 complete did I leave the horse and go in to 

 enjoy the luxuries of a change, a cup of- tea, 

 and a smoke. And here I may give a hint to 

 the rider for his own comfort. Most people 



