HOT-WEATHER RULES 



1. I>oad lightly, and drive slowly. 



2. Water your horse as often as possible, but let him drink only a few swallows if 

 he is going to stand still. 



3. So long as a horse is working, water in moderate quantities will not hurt him. If 

 watered often, he will not drink too much at a time. 



4. When he comes in after work, sponge off the harness marks, his eyes, his nose 

 and mouth, and the dock. Wash his feet but not his legs. 



5. If the thermometer is 75 degrees or higher, wipe him all over with a wet sponge. 

 Use vinegar water if possible. Never turn the hose on his back or loins. 



6. Saturday night, give a bran mash, cold ; and in very hot weather add a tablespoon- 

 ful of saltpetre. 



7. Do not use a horse-hat, unless it is a canopy-top hat. The ordinary bell-shaped 

 hat does more harm than good. 



8. A sponge on top of the head, or even a cloth, is good if kept wet. If dry it is 

 worse than nothing. 



9. If the horse is overcome by heat, remove harness and bridle, wash out his mouth, 

 sponge him all over, shower his legs and give him four ounces of aromatic spirits of 

 ammonia, or two ounces of sweet spirits of nitre, in a pint of water, or give him a pint of 

 coi^ce warm. Cool his head at once, using cold water, or, if necessary, chopped ice, 

 wrapped in a cloth. 



10. If the horse is ofi his feed, try him with two quarts of oats mixed with bran, 

 and a little water; and add a little salt or sugar. Or give him oatmeal gruel or barley 

 water to drink. 



11. Watch your horse. If he stops sweating suddenly, or if he breathes short and 

 quick, or if his ears droop, or if he stands with his legs braced sideways, he is in danger 

 of a heat or sun stroke and needs attention at once. 



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