92 PUTTING INTO CONDITION. 



much to the appearance, and often materially facili- 

 tate the sale of a horse. The manes and tails of all 

 horses, excepting the Cavalry, are combed to the off 

 side. 



When brought home in the morning, after his walk 

 or canter, at whatever season of the year it may be, 

 never allow him to be taken into the pendal till he is 

 quite cool. The wisping with grass, the instant the 

 saddle is taken off, must then be liberally performed ;* 

 first over the saddle -place, till every hair is dry, and 

 then all down the legs to the hoofs, until the fetlocks 

 feel warm from the rubbing ; this will often prevent 

 swelling of the legs : but, if the legs are begun with, 

 the saddle must not be removed ; or, the back being 

 neglected, the first minute it is taken off may give 

 cold, or produce warbles, t At this grass-rubbing, it 

 is always better to have a couple of gora-wallas em- 

 ployed, if at hand, and which is imperatively neces- 

 sary if the horse has been in the rain ; but, that over, 

 he may be left as safe till the gora- walla is ready to 

 begin with the curry-comb.;); During this cleaning 

 leave the legs from the knee downwards alone, till he 

 is watered ; or, if you like, till half an hour after that, 

 when the grain is given ; then lay on the hand-rub- 

 bers, and afterwards brush all smooth. Wash his 



* I would never take off the saddle or even loosen the girths till the head 

 and legs are thoroughly cleaned, by which time the horse will have become 

 cool, and not so likely to take cold when the saddle is taken off. Immediately 

 it is removed however, wisping should be sharply performed till every hair 

 is dry. ED. . 



t If the above is properly attended to, there need be no fear of cold, or 

 warbles. ED. 



J I disapprove of the curry-comb for Arabs. I would never allow them to 

 be touched with one. The rubber, brush, and hand-rubbing is quite sufficient 

 to keep them as bright as a glass. ED. 



