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longer than a larger one with thin patches. When 

 not in use, those which are wet should be hung care- 

 fully to dry, but not on a nail or any sharp pro- 

 jection. Good ones cost about 2s. each, and that 

 is a fair average price to give for them. 



Burnishers. — It is impossible for a groom to 

 keep the steel- work under his charge bright and 

 properly clean without a burnisher. It should be 

 sewn on to a square of leather which is strong 

 and pliant. Buff is generally used for the pur- 

 pose. In purchasing a burnisher, do not grudge 

 the price for one of good size. They are somewhat 

 expensive, and cost from about 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. 



Saddle-soap. — The soap used for saddlery and 

 for stable purposes must be pure sn\dJigJtt-colour<<L 

 The dark-coloured soap, or soft soap, discolours the 

 leather. Saddle-soap can be purchased in round 

 tins, convenient for using, from any saddler for 

 Is. each, or the plain, old-fashioned yellow soap, 

 such as is used for household purposes, is equally 

 good ; indeed, for saddles, etc., I almost prefer it to 

 any other. Soft soap is all very well for washing 

 the white heels of horses, etc., but it should never 

 be used for saddlery or any fine leather. 



Each groom should be provided with the above- 

 named articles. Those which I have described as 

 useful for the stable generally, would suffice for 



