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And these owners, and others of thoughtful and generous 

 nature, if the matter were placed before them, could not 

 refuse to pay a yearly subscription towards the establish- 

 ment of an asylum, wherein these quondam pets might 

 lead a life of well-earned ease. 



To visit this home, placed within easy driving distance 

 of the city, and behold such a collection of celebrated 

 horses, would, I predict, soon become a fashionable fad, 

 while a well-written account of their varied experiences 

 in the battlefield, or on the racecourse, eti evidence in the 

 reception-room, would be no mean addition to the litera- 

 ture of horse-lore. 



And the owner who must part with the worn-out old 

 pets to make room for those more useful ! What an 

 unspeakable relief to place them, where he knows their 

 last days will be passed in ease and comfort ! 



In conclusion, if this little book shall modestly point 

 the way to improvement or a more certain success in any 

 direction whatever, it will be a supreme satisfaction to the 

 writer. And what the years may bring forth to us in 

 our intimate and ever-extending knowledge of the super- 

 lative delight and usefulness of our coming horse, may all 

 my indulgent readers live to know and appreciate. 



