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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 anv 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 
