If possible, the horse is to arrive at his stable cool and dry; when not possible, the first thing to be done is to make him so, and the quicker the better. It is not of importance to clean him thoroughly. When made quite dry and cool, further grooming may be put off till the horse has rested a few hours, or till next morning, if he be much fatigued The feet being examined, clothes applied, water and gram given, the horse is bedded, and left to repose. Inferior horses after ordinary work receive no other care.

When the horse comes in very hot, he is, weather permitting, to be walked about till cool; he is not to enter a warm stable until the breathing be perfectly quiet and the skin dry; a close stable makes him faint and sick, and encourages further perspiration. When he comes in wet he is to be dried immediately, or kept in motion till the skin dry of itself. When very tired, the sooner he is stabled the better, but still he must not be left at rest till dry and cool. When he has been long out, encourage him to urinate before dressing him.