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THE MODERN SYSTEM 



Ao-ed and worked hacknevs are liable to the 

 stranguary ; in which case, all the rider can 

 do is to lead him about gently, and give him 

 time to void the dripping urine. 



Arrived at the inn, and the Horse cool, no 

 extra care or solicitude is required, he may 



Birmingham to Nottingham and back within 



the tvvelve hours. We believe his name was 



AUcock. It was on the occasion of voting for 



a member of that county. The sentiments he 



uttered did him honour for his integrity and 



independence. He said he always voted for 



the man of his choice without ever putting j be led into the stable, stripped, rubbed over, 



him to one farthing expence. This was no j whilst eating a lock of hay, and soon be ready 



mean performance, the distance there and for his feed of corn. 



back being close upon a hundred miles. He | There is nothing more refreshing to a hard- 

 spoke of it as not being much of an effort. He I ridden Horse, and for abating the excessive 

 said kis general pace was eleven miles an 

 liour, and on going down hill, he sometimes 

 dismounted, which he considered to be very 

 refreshing to the mare, he being a heavy 

 man. 



When a hack, always known to ride quiet, 

 does not set off readily, or makes a stop on the 

 road, the rider may be assured that it arises 

 from some sudden painful bodily affection, or 

 something misplaced and galling in his furni- 

 ture. The rider should instantly dismount, 

 and examine both Horse and tackle, at all 

 points. He may be .suddenly griped, or seized 

 with a fit of stranguary, which will appear 

 from his dilated nostrils, sweating at the ear- 

 roots, staring coat, and attempts to stale. 



and painful heat and tension in his joints and 

 sinews, than to have his feet and legs well 

 washed and suppled in warm water. It is a 

 good precaution used, if the inside of the 

 saddle be made dry and comfortable. 



If the Horse should not feed well, nor eat 

 his corn with an appetite, it is a hint that 

 rest would be acceptable, and it should be 

 complied with. 



It will be \\ise to keep the old adage in 

 view, " that a master's eye makes his Horse 

 fat ;" either himself or his groom should at- 

 tend at every feeding time, to see that the 

 Horse has justice done in his food, as to qua- 

 lity as well as to quantity. 



