The Pony Mammals 
it should have daily exercise, either in driving or 
in its yard; if this is impossible, then its feed should 
be cut down somewhat while it is idle. Its shoes 
should be removed and reset once a month, and 
renewed as often as worn out; when the pony is 
turned out to pasture in the winter, or for a period 
of several weeks in the summer, the shoes should 
be removed, as this helps growth which repairs 
damage to the hoof. 
It is well for the little master or mistress of the 
pony to learn to take care of the harness, and to 
learn how it goes together to fit the pony, as this will 
avoid many accidents. If the harness becomes 
muddy, or dusty, it should be brushed and sponged, 
and then rubbed with a cloth moistened with neats- 
foot oil. The patent or enameled leather ornaments 
should be cleaned by rubbing with a cloth moistened 
with tepid water, and should not be oiled. The 
harness must be kept free from the dirt left by 
sweat, as this galls the pony. 
THE SHETLAND PONY 
My Shetland Isle was bleak and cold, 
With rocks and stones heaped high. 
The heather o’er the open wold 
Shone purple ‘neath the rainy sky. 
‘There was my home; a sturdy foal 
I roamed the peat bogs far and wide. 
The rough rocks sheltered me from cold; 
With scant grass was I satisfied. 
My shaggy coat kept off the rain; 
My herd was gay and free from care. 
T ran and ran with touseled mane,— 
I never saw a harness there. 
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