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and afterwards ridden, but a far better test is to ride or drive him yourself, 

 when his freedom from vice, or disease, may be ascertained, as well as his 

 manners, and the ease of his various paces. No trouble should be spared 

 to get this real trial, which is worth ten per cent, on the purchase money, 

 for many a horse which looks to go well does not feel so, and it is well worth 

 that sum to be saved the trouble attending upon the possession of a horse 

 which does not suit. When, however, after such a careful examination by 

 a competent judge, and subsequent trial in the saddle or in harness, the 

 horse is found to be really likely to answer all the purposes for which he is 

 wanted, a few pounds should never prevent his being obtained. 



