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strike his shins, which will so disgust him that he will 

 give up the habit. 



HOW TO PRE- 

 VENT HORSES 

 FROM CHEWING 

 BRIDLE 



To prevent this, mix bitter aloes in a 

 solution of gum arabic. Rub it on the 

 part of the bridle that the horse is in the 



habit of chewing, and it will stop him. 



^r»/^/^»i,.».T^ I ^^^ the comfort, health and beauty of 

 QROOMiNQ I ' -^ 



i the horse, good daily grooming is neces- 

 sary. If possible, the grooming should not be done in 

 the stall, but in a shed constructed for that purpose. 



GROOMING. 



Good grooming removes dirt, the products of perspira- 

 tion from the skin and beautifies the coat. It also stimu- 

 lates the skin and hair and allows the body to perform 



