72 The Diseases of Animals 
should be thoroughly groomed every day with plenty of 
brushing, as this gives a sleek and glossy coat that adds 
much to his general appearance and attractiveness. The 
mane and tail should be well brushed out, and if the 
skin at the roots of the hair is dirty, it should be well 
washed and a little bland oil or vaseline applied. The 
horse should be exercised briskly for a short time 
twice daily, enough to keep him in good active condi- 
tion; he should be taught to drive freely and handily, as 
soon as hitched up, as he will then show to the best 
advantage to an intended purchaser. 
All horses intended for the general market should be 
well “broken.” There is a rather wide-spread opinion 
among farmers that as soon as a colt is broken well 
enough to drive single and double, it is sufficient for 
market purposes, but this is not true. The extra time 
spent in properly breaking and training the horse, will 
be well repaid in an increased price. 
SHIPPING HORSES 
Horses intended for shipment should be in moderate 
flesh and in good condition so far as exercise and 
general health is concerned. The tails should be care- 
fully braided, done up and covered with burlaps to pre- 
vent their being injured in transit. For twenty-four 
hours previous to shipping, the animals should be fed 
lightiy with laxative food to overcome the decided 
tendency toward constipation caused by the excitement 
and strain of shipping. As a general thing it is prefer- 
able to ship them barefooted, as, in this condition, there 
