The Farm. [From the " New Zealand Farmer.] PRESERVE THE HARNESS,

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 359, 13 April 1889, Page 3

The Farm. [From the " New Zealand Farmer.] PRESERVE THE HARNESS,

A MTTLE fcime used in the caro of the havnoss will malco ib last, much longer. It will also be moro' comfortable for tho horao if kepb sofb and pliable. If broaks are properly mended at nigbfc of the day in which they occur, and a rainy day taken two or ihyee times a year in which to wash up and oil tho harness, one set will do as much work as three or four sots nob properly looked after. The breaks can be easily monded by riveting the bioken strap together with copper rivets, supplied with proper washors ; or, bettor still, by stitching them togother with a proper waxend. To oil, take the harness apart, and, afber having soaked ib for ten or fifbeen minutes in warm water, clean each strap separately with a brush and warm water, in which a little sal-soda has been dissolved if the harness is very dirty. Placing the straps on a board greatly facilitates their cleaning. When almost dry grea&e them with neab'sfoob oil ; or, botter still, vaseline, mixed with a little lamp-black. Leave the stiaps hanging in a warm place over night, and rub^off, with a woollen rag, all the oil nob absorbed 'in'-bhe morning.'" 'Then, after being put together,, ,they aro ready for use. Light harnesses aro generally washed off with soap and water, All stitching should be done before being greased.