298 Our Noblest Friend, The Horse 



in a robust, rugged state of health, and working 

 every day — as witness all our cab and express and 

 other slaves, but there is no need to subject them 

 to unnecessary hardships. 



If such horses must be clipped they should not 

 be touched over the chest nor legs, but these parts 

 left protected by their natural covering, that the 

 extremities may be w^arm, the circulation thus equal- 

 ised, and the seat of life protected. Horses clipped 

 in this way (over the body, neck, and head only) 

 look rather odd until one becomes accustomed to it, 

 but it is a thoroughly practical proceeding, and one 

 that affords much satisfaction to those who follow it. 



Too few drivers are careful to turn their horses' 

 tails to a driving wind, snow, or rain, but you may 

 see them facing a howling gale all day on many of the 

 public streets. Not only is it the creature's instinct 

 to turn his back to a storm, but, when in harness, the 

 vehicle affords a partial screen and windbreak. The 

 private carriage-horse, checked high and staring up 

 into a gale which a man cannot face, presents a 

 pitiful sight. 



