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if he worKS, then a little weight maj be added, and in- 

 creased by degrees, until he will draw a full load. The 

 horses used in agriculture will frequently be required for 

 riding, and if they have not been regularly broken-in, as we 

 have directed, before putting them in harness, their feeder 

 should be put on their backs while they are in the team, 

 and it is seldom they will resist his continuing to ride. 



We would caution all those who ride horses occasionally 

 used in harness, to keep a firm bridle-hand, that is, to 

 feel the mouth constantly ; because they are accustomed 

 to depend for support on the wheel-carriage, and thus 

 have a tendency to lean forward, and hence are very apt 

 to stumble and come down upon the road. 



We shall not attempt to give directions for training the 

 higher bred blood-horses for carriages and the turf. This 

 can only be effectually accomplished by persons whose 

 entire profession it is. To those unaccustomed to it, the 

 attempt is at best a hazardous undertaking. 



CHAPTER XV. 



OF STABLING, EXERCISE, CLOTHING, &C. 



THE STABLE. 



A PROPERLY constructed and well-regulated stable is of the 

 utmost importance. All proprietors of horses ought to give 

 much attention to this subject, as for want of a thorough 

 acquaintance with, and care as regards it, many of the 

 diseases incidental to horses have their origin. A stable 



