THE HORSE. 89 



harness. " Free from vice/' added to " quiet in har- 

 ness/' signifies that the animal is also quiet in the stable. 

 He may, however, be vicious to ride, so that where he 

 is wanted for this purpose also, "to ride" must be 

 added in the warranty, as the seller may contend that 

 he sold him for harness only. 



The receipts hereafter given will show how all these 

 difficulties may be overcome. 



A simple warranty of soundness does not necessarily 

 imply quietness. A horse may be as vicious as possible, 

 so much so as to become almost useless, and at the same 

 time not render himself returnable. " Free from vice 

 or any general inclination to do mischief/' alludes to the 

 stable as well as to the work of the horse. Still he may 

 not be well broken, as this does not imply that he is so 

 or otherwise ; therefore, the being thus untutored would 

 not make him returnable. But, if, though unbroken, he 

 has acquired bad tricks or vices, he is returnable. Add 

 " quiet to ride/' and he must perform this. He may, 

 nevertheless, not be broken further than just to " back," 

 as it is termed that is, to allow any one to be upon 

 his back with the saddle while he carries him about. 

 The phrase, a "good hack/' "good hunter/' "ladies' 

 horse," "menage/' or " quiet in harness," or for what- 

 ever other purpose he may be required, should be 

 specified. As an assistance, I give on the next page 

 a few forms of receipt, which may be easily adapted 

 to suit any purpose required. 



