the result of carelessness and want of thought, as a rule, 

 but in some instances they are wilfully practised. 



With respect to the harness and vehicle, they are 

 repeatedly neglected, and allowed to suffer from dirt, 

 want of oil and regular cleaning, entailing expense and 

 dissatisfaction which might be avoided. 



In this little work the writer does not purpose giving 

 an elaborate display of high flowing terms, but will simply 

 adhere to plain language not intended for owners of 

 large establishments, although a few useful hints may 

 be gathered to advantage. Neither would he en- 

 croach upon the sphere of the " vet," farrier, or breaker, 

 knowing at the same time that they would understand 

 the real purport and meaning of his remarks, in 

 putting before those immediately concerned, in plain 

 English, without the least effort at embellishment, 

 but in a few condensed articles explain the simple 

 system that should be laid down by all owners, whether 

 they set up a temporary or permanent turn out. The 

 author's experiences are those of a life time, both at home 

 and in foreign countries under ground and upon the 

 surface and he feels fully confident that any suggestions 

 he may be able to give for the general good will be looked 

 upon in the usual appreciative light, and every indulgence 

 given for oversights or technical errors that may arise, 

 whether it be on the part of the author, or otherwise. 



