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CHAPTER XV 



STABLE MANAGEMENT CONTINUED 



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Recapitulation of daily duties Proper temperature of the stable Remedies for 

 stable vices and bad habits Preparation for work Ordinary sweating The 

 Turkish bath Physic Final preparation Treatment after work Summering 

 A winter's run The straw-yard Care of saddlery and harness .... 289 



CHAPTER XVI 



RIDING AND DRIVING 



Saddles Bridles Mounting and dismounting The seat Management of the reins 

 Use of spurs Modes of starting the horse into his various paces Riding to 

 hounds Out-door vices and bad habits Harness Driving a single horse A 

 pair Four-in-hand . . . . . . . . . . . .319 



