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In the case of saddle horses and hunters, I consider 

 that one man can take care of two horses and their 

 appurtenances, and give them the usual amount of ex- 

 ercise ; viz., two hours. 



In both cases I think it necessary to add, that grooms 

 should always be careful never to remove the collar or 

 saddle until the shoulders or hocks are nearly dry, or 

 troublesome irritation and soreness will be almost sure 

 to ensue. 



CARE OP CLOTHING AND SADDLERY. 



On the care of clothing and saddlery, next to the 

 care of the horses, depends the real economy of the 

 stable management. 



In the first place, every horse should have two suits 

 of clothing, and an exercising rug, &c. 



The day suit should consist of a full suit of clothing 

 and a large sheet ; the night suit of a large sheet and 

 common rug cut out and buckled at the chest ; the 

 exercising suit of a similar rug and roller, and knee 

 caps. 



The night suit should be removed immediately the 

 groom enters the stable in the morning, and the horse 

 racked up and fed. He should then be sponged over 

 with a damp sponge to remove all stains from dung, 

 &c., and the exercising rug thrown over him and the 

 knee caps adjusted. 



The night suit should then be well shaken, all marks 

 of dirt removed, and then folded up and put away. 



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