io6 Horses and Horsemastership. 



brush in one hand and the curry comb by the handle in 

 the other ; stand well away from the horse, and, be- 

 ginning at the neck, brush him well over, leaning heavily 

 on the brush, and even,- now and then drawing it along 

 the curry comb ; this has the effect of ridding the brush 

 of the dandruff which it accumulates. The body brush 

 is practically the polishing brush. Again brush the head 

 last. Now pick up your dandy once more and thoroughly 

 bnish out the mane and tail, parting the hair afresh 

 frequently. The mane ma}- be freely combed, but too 

 much combing tends to spoil the tail. Now get your 

 sponge, and v.-ith clean water sponge out the eyes, 

 nostrils, and dock in order named. The sponge should 

 be well rinsed after each operation, and should not be 

 used too wet. Last of all wash his hoofs thoroughly, 

 both the outsides and soles. All the legs should be lifted 

 from the near side. Horses soon get used to and like 

 their feet washed. 



If a horse is ver}- scruffy, I have found it useful to 

 wet the body brush with a mixture of paraffin oil and 

 water (1 part in 2). and give his skin a good dressing 

 with it. This is also a useful wash for the mane and 

 tail, and it has the effect of keeping flies off. On no 

 account use undiluted paraffin. If a horse has white 

 heels wash with a little soap and water occasionally, but 

 never leave the heels to drv of themselves. Drv them 



