move with the rest of the world. Children are always as- 

 sisted in some way to remind them of what they are in- 

 structed to do, and we horseshoers need something to re- 

 mind us. Allow me to say it is the blood of pollution 

 that has already robbed us of the choicest jewel through 

 jealousy that we are surrounded with. Don't let us yield 

 to jealousy any more and be ruled by the effect of it. Let 

 us strive to live in peace. And at no time should we neglect 

 or abuse a horse. He should at least be treated like a good 

 officer treats his soldiers. To curse a horse is just as bad 

 as to curse a man. Perhaps it is worse. A man may strike 

 back, where the horse is practically within himself and help- 

 less. Courage of a horse comes from the courage of his 

 master ; alone, he is timid, and nervous. We, as human be- 

 ings, should see to it that he is not needlessly alarmed and 

 mistreated. 



So, whenever we see htat we can encourage or relieve a 

 horse from distress, it is our duty to do so. An unexpected 

 act of kindness when we are slightly blue gives new courage 

 to men, and horses also. Such is often enough to redeem a 

 man from loneliness and heart exile. It is to be regretted to 

 know of some horses' reward at old age, men should realize 

 that the horse has a heart and it is in loving sympathy with 

 our own. If he is outliving his usefulness, don't let the 

 springs of affection grow dry, remember for twenty years 

 he has been your servant without a complaint or cry. Don't 

 you think it's hard for his only reward to turn him out to 

 die? But just as you are dealing with old age, may destiny 

 deal with you. 



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