^36 DISEASES OF THE HOBSB. 



(26.) When a horse is hot and fatigued from labor, wali 

 faim about till cool; groom him quite dry, first with a wisp 

 of straw, and then with a brush; rub his legs well with 

 the hand, to remove any strain, soothe the animal, and 

 detect thorns and splinters; and give him his grain as soon 

 as he is cool, dry, and willing to eat. 



(27.) On the evening before a long journey give double 

 feed; on the morning of starting give only half a feed of 

 grain, or a little hay; on the road feed in small quantities 

 about every two hours. 



(28.) When horses are long out at work provide them 

 with nose-bags and proper food. The nose-bag should be 

 leather at bottom, and of basket-work or open texture 

 above. On coming home give a double feed of grain. 



(29.) Lead the horse carefully into and out of the stable. 

 Accustom him to stand quite still till you are seated. 

 Start at a walk, and go slowly the first and the last mile. 



(30.) Never use the whip if you can help it. It will 

 then always be available as a last resource. 



(31.) Be always on your guard, just feeling the mouth 

 with the bit, lightly and steadily. 



(32.) If a horse shies, neither whip him nor pat him, but 

 speak encouragingly, and let him come slowly towards the 

 object. 



(33.) If you value your own life, the lives of others, or 

 your horse, never drive fast in the dark, or in a town. 



(34.) Never add your own weight to a load that is 

 already heavy enough. Get out and walk when you 

 ascend a hill. If you stop on a hill, put a stone behind 

 the wheel. 



(35.) Never tease or tickle the horse. 



(36.) Don't forget that old horses, like old men, lose 

 their teeth and their chewing abilities ; therefore, bruise 



