Horses and Horsemastership. 



which break out in this way are, of course, more liable 

 to catch cold than others, and require more careful 

 watching. 



Now as to the ordinary process of grooming. Get 

 your curry comb (be careful there are no jagged places 

 in it) and go lightlv over the horse's body, neck, and 

 legs as far as the knees and hocks. This has the double 

 effect of stimulating the skin and " raising" the dandruff. 

 In using the curry comb for this purpose take hold of 

 the back of it in the full of the hand, with the handle 

 sticking out between the thumb and forefinger, and work 

 it in a circular fashion, only raising it from the skin 

 occasionally to knock out the dandruff. Be careful not 

 to scrape the horse. This operation should be finished 

 in five minutes. Now get your dandy brush and literally 

 sweep out as much of the dandruff and other dirt as 

 possible, beginning on the neck and finishing at the 

 hoofs. Don't neglect the belly or the inside of the legs. 

 Should the horse be very ticklish — and many are — 

 •during this last part of the performance, you will find 

 it a good plan to lay firm hold of his tail with one hand. 

 This seems to allay the irritation a great deal. If any 

 TQud has accumulated right between his legs you can best 

 remove it by gentle rubbing with the palm of the hand. 



Before replacing the dandy with the body brush give 

 jiis face and head a good doing. Now take your body 



