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.
Ninth--Do not put an ice cold bit into a horse's mouth in
winter unless you want him to have toothache and become ill.
Tenth--Be as careful of your horse's skin as of your own.