The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-03-14
CARE or THE HORSE
a LIttlo Thoughtfulness Always Pays in
the End,

| "A LlltlC IhuuSlltluiuSbs AWAY n.y. -
the End.
During the hot weather the delivery
| horse should not be hurried all day
long, else it may become o~yerheated OF
| sick, says the Confectioner and Baker.
The wagon should be started as early
as possible, so as to avoid many de-
liveries in the middle Of the day or
when the sun is high. There. are
many little things that go to make a
horse comfortable, and rs these cost
little and tend to keep him in good
| spirits, they are well worthy Of con-
sideration.
The harness should not be allowed
to rub bare places OF sores. A little
attention and action will prevent such
occurrences In the first place, a har-
ness that fits is cheapest in the long
run. Have your harnessmaker fit the
harness. A horse neatly harnessed is
attractive, while one with q harness all
dirty, worn and knotted looks like 4
tramp.
A fly net serves to shoe the flies or
prevents them biting, irritating or
bothering a horse. A straw bonnet on
q horses head is an excellent crown,
not so much on account of the shade it
may give, but particularly because the
| TOD Of the hat is high and may serve
as q holder of a wet sponge, which
helps keep the head cool on a hot day.
Cabbage leaves or green grass may be
used instead.
1t is q good plan to have the horse
clipped two or three times during the
summer, as it makes him look better,
keeps him cooler Or allows perspira-
ton to dry quickly, and makes him
feel like doing a good days work; The
usual price for clipping is from one
dollar to two dollars, or a clipping ma
chine can be bought outright for ten
dollars or fifteen dollars.
Don't buy cheap horse shoes. Good
ones cost little more, last longer and
are put on better. A horse improperly
shod goes stumbling along, its feet
become sore or lame or he may fall and
receive injury.
When a horse has been driven hard,
give him a chance to rest a little, as
by allowing him to stand a few min.
utes in the shade. Always pick out
the shady places for him during the
hot weather. After he has stood a
while, drive him slowly to the nearest
water trough. He should have 4 drink
every hour or two on 4 hot Gay.
A horse may be tied in numerous
ways, some Of which are not in accord
ance with city ordinances. Oftentimes
q driver is seen twisting the relns
around a spoke of the wheel or allowing
a horse to work with the hitch strap
hung away down. The proper way is
10 have 4 good hitch strap on the bar
ness or in the wagon. Weight hitch
ing straps are serviceable when care
is taken not TO jerk the jaw off the
horse when throwing it out of the
wagon.
Feed the horse we'll, but avoid heavy
food. If possible, allow him to Craze
in the evening. The barn should be
we'll ventilated; in fact, if it has a low
protecting roof to keep out the rain,
siding is not needed. However, don't
bed a horse when lathered with sweat,
as then is when he is likely to catch
cold, especially should he have a long
coat. Rub him down or wash him off.
One of the chief things about caring
for n horse is to use horse" sense.
The horse himself knows how he ought
to be cared for, but being dumb can't
express it.
Bakers should instruct their delivery
boys how they want their horses
handled, giving them to understand
that abuse will not be tolerated, while
good treatment is essential.-New Eng.
land Grocer.