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brush. For second oiling use one tliird castor oil 

 and two thirds neatsfoot oil, mixed. A few hours 

 after wipe clean with a woolen cloth, which gives 

 the harness a glossj appearance. This preparation 

 does not injure the leather or stitching, makes it 

 soft and pliable and obviates the necessity of 

 oiling as often as is necessary by the ordinary 

 method. T\lien the harness is removed from the 

 horse, take a woolen cloth or chamois skin, kept 

 for the purpose, and wipe off the dust and all 

 moisture from rain or perspu'ation, and when the 

 harness is nearly dry, rub its damper parts very 

 thoroughly with a second cloth or skin until it 

 is quite soft and pliable. 



The bits and plated mounting should be 

 cleaned and rubbed with ar slightly oiled rag 

 before the harness is finally hung in its j^lace ; 

 the harness should be protected from dust either 

 by a covering of cloth, or by hanging in a closet. 

 Whenever the leather becomes dr)^ and hard, it 

 should be cleaned and oiled according to the forp 

 going directions. 



