The Most Versatile of Monarchs Draws
Up a List of Rules to be Followed
by Horse-Owners.
Varied and numerous as are his regular activities, the German Emperor frequently adds new ones to the list. One of the latest manifestations of his ubiquitous interest is the following productions, which he has sent to his friends under the title, "The Ten Commandments for Horse-Owners." It is worth preserving for two reasons—first, because of the soundness of the advice it offers; second, because it indicates that the most important figure among continental monarchs is not above considering the welfare of his dumb servants.
First—Do not expose your horses to draft, in or out of the stable.
Second—Do not allow any broken windows in your stable. At the same time see that it is properly ventilated.
Third—Do not keep your horses too warm. Never cover them with blankets in the stable.
Fourth—Exercise your horses daily as the best preventive against disease.
Fifth—Don't feed wet fodder, but give dry fodder and fresh water. In winter let the water stand a while after taking it from the well or faucet.
Sixth—Prevent ammonia gases, which are bad for the eyes and the ligaments.
Seventh—Every fourth or sixth week remove the shoes and have the hoofs attended to. After that the shoes may be nailed on again.
Eighth—When the roads are covered with ice, use spiked shoes.