. The family horse : its stabling, care and feeding : a practical manual for horse-keepers . Horses. HARNESS AND VEHICLES. 99 is greatest with horses working on level ground. The long- continued, unchanging pressure on the same spot, is much more severe than the shifting which occurs in goiag up-hill and down. For horses employed at heavy work in warm weather, the device shown ia figure 61 affords a very effective protection. It consists of a clean cotton cloth, well smeared with pure tallow, wrap- ped around the collar, and the ends lightly stitched together. It is to fit 50 lightly as to go
. The family horse : its stabling, care and feeding : a practical manual for horse-keepers . Horses. HARNESS AND VEHICLES. 99 is greatest with horses working on level ground. The long- continued, unchanging pressure on the same spot, is much more severe than the shifting which occurs in goiag up-hill and down. For horses employed at heavy work in warm weather, the device shown ia figure 61 affords a very effective protection. It consists of a clean cotton cloth, well smeared with pure tallow, wrap- ped around the collar, and the ends lightly stitched together. It is to fit 50 lightly as to go under the harness, which aids to hold it ia place. A small proportion of beeswax first melted with the tallow win render the application more lasting. Col- lar-pads are also useful for the same pur- pose. They consist of thiu quilted pads, worn tmder the collar. The martuigale holds the coUar from pressing upward and choking the horse, as it is liable to do in going up-hm, or drawing a load, especially if the shoulders are very slopiag. The beUy-bands should be buckled just tightly enough for a snug fit, but not to constrict the chest and prevent its proper ex- pansion as the horse inflates his lungs. For light driving the breast collar, shown at figure 63, may be used. This should be fitted well up from the point of the shoulder, as high as possible, without choking. An inch at least should be allowed on each side to accommodate the natural rise of the neck when moving. The pad is to be broad and soft, with the under- girth drawn snug, not tight, the outer girth loose enough to allow for the movement of thills. If a cart is used, there must be a safety- strap, as the outer girth must be drawn tight. The breeching should fit well up on the quarters, as high as possible and not work up over them. The breast collar has a very neat appearance, but is suitable only for Ught work. It rests directly upon the point of motion, where any heavy pressure_must interfere â with freedom of
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