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the sweat. When he is grazing, take him to a secluded 

 part of the field, where he will not be disturbed by the 

 other horses. 



Never Mind will not need the same amount of work ; 

 jog him three miles, with two at an increased gait ; to- 

 morrow morning you can allow him to brush three- 

 quarters of the way down the stretch, but be sure you 

 keep him inside his best rate. The preparation for his 

 second sweat will be identical with that for the first. We 

 will sweat him and Jane on the same day, so you can pre- 

 pare her at the same time. You will have to use your 

 own judgment in the work you give her. I would jprefer 

 it to be a medium between the Falcon's and Never Mind's. 

 Above everything else, endeavor to keep her going quietly, 

 without anything approaching a hard pull. Keep a strict 

 watch of the boys, that they do not even speak harshly to 

 her. Should any of them have a cross fit, and twitch the 

 horses by the bit, or kick and strike them, discharge them 

 on the spot. Clipper must be jogged very quietly, and 

 his morning and evening walk be curtailed. Watch his 

 legs very closely, and if you are sure there is not a particle 

 of heat, use cold water to wash them, applying the band- 

 ages, drawing them a little closer than before, and have 

 his legs well hand-rubbed, the boy occupying an hour 

 in performing this task. Should there be any heat, use 

 the hot water, put a dry bandage over the wet, and leave 

 them on all night. Let him be grazed for the time his 

 walk is shortened in the evening, and when in the stable, 

 have him kept as quiet as possible. His feed can remain 

 the same as it is now. Never Mind and Jane can have an 

 additional quart at night. 



Hirondelle will have to be driven a good deal like Jane. 

 You can give her long, steady work, keeping her well in 

 hand, and endeavoring to keep her high spirit within 

 proper bounds. I think her knee action will be improved 



