points: (1) The majority of these animals have been clipped
and are accustomed to being rugged up. when not at work; therefore they will suffer horribly if turned out, especially during the cold weather. (2) Army draught-horses are not accustomed to blinkers; it will therefore be an unnecessary cruelty to compel them to wear these useless handicaps for their civilian work. (3) They are unused to home or bearing reins, and owners now have the opportunity of breaking down the senseless custom of hampering the horse by cramping him. (4) They are accustomed to be fed, watered, and groomed at regular times, not when the horsekeeper happens to remember these obvious duties. They are creatures of habit, and an endeavour to maintain in civilian life the routine whirls many driver and horsekeeper has learnt in the Army will conduce to the comfort of these animals who have done so splendidly for us during the Great War.—I am, Sir, &c.,
EDWARD G. FAIRHOLDR, Captain, Chief Secretary.
ZOS Jermyn Street, S.W.
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