HOT WEATHER RULES FOR HORSES.
r To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."'
• should be so grateful if you would give as wide a publicity as possible to the following suggestions for the benefit of horses during the present tropical weather. They have been sent to me by Mr. Walter Winans, and were originally issued by the Boston Work-horse Parade Association, and are fully endorsed by my society, " Our Dumb Friends' League," which is doing its utmost for the relief of horses during this heat wave. 1. Sponge or shower the horse's head, neck, legs, and shoulders, and give him a small drink as often as possible. Do not turn the hose on his loins or spine. 2. A sponge on top of the head or even a cloth is good if kept wet. If dry it is worse than nothing. 3. If -the horse is overcome by heat remove harness and bridle, sponge him all over, shower his legs, and give him four ounces of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a pint of water, or give him a pint of coffee, warm. If necessary put chopped ice wrapped in a cloth on his head.
4. If the horse is off his feed try him with two quarts of oats mixed with bran and a little water and add a little salt or sugar. 6. Watch your horse : if he breathes short and quick he is in Secretary.
"Our Dumb Friends' League," 118 Victoria Street, S.W.
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