Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-09-01
Stable Rules.

1. The best order in feeding is, water,
hay, water again, grain.
2. Never give grain to tired horse.
Let him rest and nibble hay for an hour
or two first Grain in the maDger be-
fore the horse comes in looks bad.
3. Water the horses as often as posi-
BILE; but let the horse that comes in hot
drink few swallowsonly, until he is
cool
4. Always water the horse after he
has eaten his hay at night. Do not 60
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. He knows best how
much he needs.
6. Give bran mash Saturday night
or Sunday noon; and on Wednesday
night also, IL work is slack. After a
long day in very cold or wet weather, a
hot mash, half bran and half oats, with
a tablespoonful of ginger, will do the
horse good. Put very little salt, II any,
in the mash.
7. II the horse does not eat we'll, or
slobbers, examine his teeth.
8. Keep good, dry bed under the
horse while he is in the stable, day or
night, on Sundays especially. The more
he lies down, the longer his legs and
feet will last.
Q. In order to do well, the horse
must be kept warm. Give him a blank
ct on cool nights 10 late summer or
early fall, and an extra blanket on an e1-
ira 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 bis belly.
IL. Take off the harness, collar and
all, when the horse comes In to feed.
He will rest better without 1t.
l2. 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
ers, if the horse is hot, sponge his 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 scraps him, then blanket
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legs. If the weather is cold, put on an
extra blanket in twenty minutes. Change
the wet blanket when the horse dries.
Do not wash the legs. Rub them dry,
or bandage loosely with thick bandages.
Ii is far more important to have the legs
warm and dry than clean.
Is. To prevent scratches, dry the
horses fetlocks and heels when be
comes in, especially in winter; and rub
on little glycerine or vaseline before
he goes out in snow or mud.
16. Examine the horses feet when he
comes in, and wash them II he does not
wear pads. II 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 oi
old blanket or carpet around the foot, OF
by applying some hoof dressing or axle
oil, inside and out, at least three times
week.
II. Let the horse have chance to
roll as often as possible; 1t will rest and
refresh him. Give him q little clean
earth or piece of sod to eat now and
then; he Graves 1t, and 1t is good for bis
stomach and blood.
Is. Speak gently to the horse, and dc
not swear or yell at him. he is gentle,
man by instinct, and should be treated
as such. The stable is the horses home
and 1t is your privilege to make 1t
happy one.