Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-22
Good Stable Rules.

The Boston Work Horse Parade Asso
citation gives evidence of practical inter
est IN the welfare Of horses by thes'
good rules for taking care OF the AMI
mails:
l. The best order In feeding 10: wa
ter, hay, water again, grain.
2. Never give grain to tired horse
Let him rest and nibble hay for an houl
or two first. Grain in the mangef be
fore the horse comes In looks bad.
8. Water the horses as often as posi-
BILE; but let the horse that comes In hot
drink Q few swallows only, until be II
cool.
4. Always water the horse after h'
has eaten his hay at night. Do not &c
to bed leaving him thirsty all night.
5. Do not forget to salt the horse
once week; or, better yet, keep salt al
ways before him. BE knows best how
much he needs.
6. Give bran mash Saturday might
or Sunday noon; and on Wednesday
night also, If work Is slack. After {
long day In very cold or wet weather, 9
hot mash, half bran and half oats, with
q tablespoonful of ginger, will do the
horse good. Put very little salt, If any
iu the mash.
Z. II the horse does not eat we'll, OF
slobbers, examine his teeth.
8. Keep a good, deep dry bed under
the horse while he js In the stable, day
or night, on Sundays especially. The
more he lies down, the longer bis legs
and feet will last.
8. In order to do we'll, the horse must
be kept warm. Give him o blanket or
cool nights 10 late summer or early fall,
and an extra blanket on an extra cold
night in winter.
10. In cold rains, do not tie up the
horses tail. The long tail prevents the
water from running down the inside OF
his legs, and keeps off current OF air
from his belly.
IL. Take off the harness, collar and
all when the horse comes in to feed.
He will rest better without 1t.
12 Never put horse up dirty or
muddy for the night. At least brush
his legs and belly, and straighten bis
hair.
IS. In hot weather, and in all wealth
srs If the horse is hot, sponge bis eyes,
nose, dock, the harness marks, and the
inside of his hind quarters when he first
comes in.
IA. When the horse comes In wet
with rain, first scrape him, then blanket
him, and rub his head, neck, loins and
legs. II the weather is cold, put on an
extra blanket in 20 minutes. Change
the wet blanket when the horse dries.
Do not wash the legs. Rub them dry,
or bandage loosely with thick bandages.
1t is far more important to have the legs
warm and dry than clean.
Is. To prevent scratches, dry the
horses fetlocks and heels when he
comes in, especially in winter; and rub
ON little glycerine or vaseline before be
goes out in snow or mud.
18. Examine the horses feet when he
comes in, and wash them If he does not
wear pads. If a horse in the city Is not
shod In front with pads, tar and oakum,
which is the best way, 1t is absolutely
necessary to keep his feet soft by pack.
ing them or BY wrapping wet piece of
old blanket or carpet around the foot, or
by applying some hoof dressing or axle
oil, inside and out, at least three times a
week.
II. Let the horse have chance to
roll as often as possible; it will rest and
refresh him. Give him little clean
earth or piece of sod to eat now and
then; he Graves it, and it is good for his
stomach and blood.
IS. Speak gently to the horse, and do
not swear or yell at him. he is gen.
tlemau by instinct, and should be treat
ed as such. The stable Is the horses
home, and it Is your privilege to make 1t
a happy one.