2i2 THROUGH STABLE AND SADDLE-ROOM. 



8 a.m. : Saddle and bridle for exercise ; remove 

 horse to spare stall (where possible) and thoroughly 

 wash down stable and scrub out manger, once or 

 twice a week, using a little salt for the latter 



8.30 a.m. : Open all doors and windows (where 

 such can be left open with safety), and go to 

 exercise, which should be almost entirely walking, 

 except in very cold weather, when a hood should be 

 worn. 



1 a.m. : Close windows (unless in warm weather) ; 

 remove bridle, and put on headstall, and rack up 

 horse ; clean watering bridle, stirrup-leathers, irons. 



11.15 a.m.: Remove saddle-clothino- bandages, 

 etc., and thoroughly groom as before, finishing up 

 with a damp (not over-wet) wisp and dry rubber ; 

 replace clothing, and (if necessary) handrub legs, 

 and put on fresh bandages ; litter down with fresh 

 clean straw. 



1 2 mid-day : Water, and feed with hay, and arrange 

 stable thoroughly ; clean saddle, brush and clean 

 night clothing and bandages, and fold them up ; 

 turn and fork over-night bedding to assist its dry- 

 ing ; clean up harness-room and rub over saddles, 

 bridles, etc. 



12.45 p.m. : Feed with corn. 



1 p.m. : Go to dinner. 



5.30 p.m. : Water and feed with hay ; remove 



