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The mare is secured to its owner. — Through the etiquette of the tent- 

 rope. 



The sod sickens of them. — An expression used when there are too 

 many horses for the extent of ground. A horseman gives up his stud 

 when his fields are worn out. 



Mis-standi-ng. — Failing to conceive. 



Speedy animals. — Swift, a term in constant use. 



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