2i 4 THROUGH STABLE AND SADDLE-ROOM. 



saddle, which should be left on till the last tiling. 

 Then remove saddle (this should never be taken off 

 until at least half an hour has elapsed), thoroughly- 

 dry back, belly, and loins ; give a good brisk groom- 

 ing with a dry wisp, to assist in restoring the circu- 

 lation ; put on night-clothing ; remove bandages, 

 and finish drying and cleaning the legs ; handrub 

 them well; put on fresh bandages, and feed with 

 corn again, and also hay ; fork up and finish bed- 

 ding" ; unrack so that the horse may roll if he 

 will. 



All this grooming should be done as quickly as 

 it can be, and as thoroughly ; for remember that 

 your horse has had a hard day, and is longing to 

 roll and rest. The stall should be ready for him 

 on his return, and the bed made up, or nearly .so. 

 His mash, or whatever you may give him, should 

 be ready for him directly he comes in, and his 

 clothing and bandages should be warm and 

 dry. 



It will be observed that I have not said 

 anything about washing either the legs or body. 

 Such practices should never be permitted on such 

 occasions, no matter how elaborate a system of 

 douches, etc., may be provided in a stable. My 

 reasons for this I will give later on, and they will, 

 I think, be found sufficient. Any injury which a 



