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Koaching and tninining the mane and tail sliuuid be done regu- 

 larly, as it gives them a better appearance, but always leave a 

 nice switch on the tail for tly service. 



SIK)EI.N(; MULES 



Mules may be worked on the farm without shoeing. If they 

 are not shod at too early an age the shape of their feet is such 

 that they will grip the earth and not slip, providing the ground 

 is not filled with Hat and sharp stones. 



The sandy soils, and the river bottom where the stones are 

 round, do not wear of!' the feet, but it is advisable to shoe if 

 they show signs of crimpling when pulling on the road. The 

 mule's feet, being upi'iglit when the colt is l)orn, should not be 

 changed by shoeing, but should be left as natural as possible. 

 Do not cut the heel too much so to get the horse sha])e, as many 

 shoers do. This results in too much pull on the heel tendons 

 from the bottom of the foot, which will cause ankle cocking and 

 stumbling. Kindness should be used in the beginning as they 

 never forget anything, either good or bad treatment. 



