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these beyond that of pointing out those likely 

 to prove the most detrimental, or such as 

 ought to be specially looked for when choosing 

 a Shire. These are : 



Side-bone, sanclcrack, ring-bone, spavin, 

 thoropin, false quarter, slipped shoulder, 

 broken wind, roaring, wind galls, greasy legs, 

 defective vision, shivering, and collar galls. 

 For a full description of these diseases, 

 readers should consult Barton's " Veterinary 

 Manual." 



The Clydesdale. 



With many this breed of horse is a great 

 favourite, but it is somewhat lighter in body 

 than the variety last mentioned. If required 

 for immediate work, select a Clydesdale from 

 five to eight years of age, and either brown or 



