PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 101 



CARE OP 



MANE AND 



TAIL 



If the horse carries his tail on one side, a 

 slight surgical operation which divides 

 the muscles on the inner side of the curve 

 f the tail, and tying it over toward the opposite side 

 until it heals, is necessary. The superficial muscles only 

 are divided. Wash the mane and tail thoroughly once 

 a week. To increase the growth, kerosene oil mixed 

 with sweet oil, well rubbed into the roots, will do it. 

 To prevent rubbing the mane and tail, wash with 

 warm soap-suds and apply with a sponge a lotion made 

 of a fluid ounce of sulphuric acid in a quart of water. 

 Use twice daily. 



TENDER 

 nOUTHS 



Always have the bit to fit properly. It 

 should be silver-plated. The rein and 

 bridle must also be of the proper length. 

 If the horse's mouth becomes very sore, cover the bit 

 with calfskin and apply daily to the mouth a lotion of 

 an ounce of tannic acid in a pint of water. Never put 

 an ice-cold bit into a horse's mouth. 



If a horse has a long distance to go, drive 

 slow at first. In tying a horse, have tail 

 towards the wind, and blanket as quickly 

 as possible. Keep horses out of drafts. For a cold, feed 



TYING AND 

 DRIVING 



