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must not be imagined that this is recom- 

 mended as a substitute for regular grooming : 

 the latter has untold advantages. Wisping, 

 for instance, helps to condition a horse. 



A word of approval from an officer to a 

 man who shows up a well-groomed horse goes 

 a long way. 



MANES AND TAILS. 



Manes : 



A good mane, lying on the near side and of 

 the right length, is one of the signs of a well- 

 groomed squadron horse. If the mane will 

 not lie over on the proper side, it should be 

 plaited and lead weights attached, or the 

 patent indiarubber covered clip may be used 

 and will quickly have the desired effect. Con- 

 stant water brushing is most necessary and 

 should be regularly done at every stable hour. 



Horses Rubbing Manes : 



Some squadron horses, especially greedy 

 ones, have a most disfiguring trick of com- 

 pletely rubbing away an inch or two of their 

 mane against the iron manger fixings. They 

 do this whilst attempting to pick up seeds, 

 etc., under the next horse's manger. 



