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XVIII, but even more care must be taken that absolutely 

 all the dirt be removed and that the coat carry the gloss 

 which results from the extensive use of the brush. The 

 action of the hair brush tends to increase the secretion, 

 and obtains a gloss which cannot be artificially produced. 

 To remove the final dust from the hair a wool rag may be 

 used. A few drops of sweet oil upon the rag will aid in 

 the collection of the dust. Proper feeding will greatly 

 aid in the grooming, as the horse cannot be groomed so 

 that the hair looks well unless he is in good physical 

 condition. 



SHOW YARD METHODS AND CUSTOMS 



Courtesy to the judges and officials should always be 

 a watchword with the exhibitor. Many show-men make 

 a practice of being disagreeable, and as a result are neither 

 popular with the public, the exhibitors, nor any one con- 

 nected with the show. If any matters are not agreeable, 

 they should be taken up in a quiet respectful manner 

 and with the proper authorities. In handling the entries 

 for show, the customary method is to send to the secre- 

 tary and obtain entry blanks which should be properly 

 filled out according to directions and returned. At the 

 larger shows, cards and numbers are furnished to the 

 exhibitors, designating the age and class for the animal. 

 These should be compared with the catalogue or the 

 premium list and definite knowledge ascertained as to 

 when the animals will show. By following a system of 

 this kind, the animals can be in better condition to show 

 at the proper time, and the exhibitor will not be caught 

 with his stock not ready when the class is called. The 

 age limits on horses are based usually from January first, 

 so that with the young animals, it is especially important 



