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give greater elasticity. In addition to cleanliness, another ad- 

 vantage in the use of this surcingle is, that with it the horse's 

 blanket can be kept on at night, which it is extremely difficult to 

 do with a non-elastic surcingle. See plate xxiv., fig. 6. 



STALL CARPETS 



Are made of perforated sponge or thick packing.* Gentlemen 

 who are careful of their horses will hardly regard the expense of 

 this article. The entire cleanliness of a stall carpeted in this 

 way is a great consideration, particularly if it be true, as has 

 been stated, that blindness of horses is often in consequence of 

 the vapor of ammonia arising from wet stalls. The comfort and 

 health of horses may be greatly promoted by the use of these 

 carpets. When made of a suitable thickness, this article forms 

 not only a carpet, but also a bed for the horse. See plate xxiv., 

 fig. 7. 



RIDING BRIDLES. 



The bits and buckles of these riding bridles are covered with 

 caoutchouc enamel, the check rein is made in part of elastic 

 compound. 



The hand reins are made of corded caoutchouc leather, 

 covered with a light woven fabric. 



HALTERS. 



Halters of different kinds may be cheaply and substantially 

 made at the gum-elastic factories, of corded caoutchouc harness 

 leather. 



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