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woolen blankets, which are onh' worn during the dav. 

 The blankets have a tendency to make the hair lie 

 smoothly at the fairs; they aid also in giving it a gloss 

 that is pleasing. The extent to which they are used is 

 much influenced by the weather. Blankets may be pur- 

 chased at certain dry goods establishments ready made, 

 or the material may be purchased and they may be 

 made as ordered. 



13. The proper trimming of the feet is very im- 

 portant, because of the influence which it exercises on 

 the gait and pose of the animals in the show ring. It also 

 influences the appearance of the hoof, and in a close con- 

 test the decision may be made to rest on what is not in 

 itself greatly important. The feet should be trimmed 

 not seldomer than once a year. For the mode of doing 

 this see page ii8. 



