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the last thiug and let the roller out a hole or two. 

 If country rollers are used, direct pressure of the 

 webbing on the spine can be taken off by putting a 

 folded up duster or a handful of straw under it. If 

 the back has been pinched or rubbed the roller 

 should be left off, and the blankets or clothing kept 

 in their place by a couple of tapes or pieces of string 

 stitched to the edge of each and tied under the body. 



Bandages {paltie). 



Woollen bandages on the legs greatly add to the 

 horse's comfort when standing out on a cold night. 

 The ordinary ones sold in the bazaar answer well 

 enough, only they are generally a little too wide 

 and not long enough. The bandage should be put 

 on commencing from below and finishing under 

 the knee or hock, and not in the reverse direc- 

 tion, commencing above, as is often done. The 

 tapes should be tied in a bow outside. What is 

 known as the Newmarket bandage, made out of a 

 semi-elastic woollen material, is an excellent one. 

 It stretches somewhat when put on the leg, and gives 

 it support. They, however, are somewhat expensive 

 — about Es. 4 a set — but with ordinary care will 

 outlast several pairs of country ones. A good 

 bandage is made by the Muir Mills Company at 



