CONTENTS, 



INTRODUCTION. 



Page 



The Author's Apology for instructing his Readers. 

 Advantages of Experience. Obstacles in 

 the Way of profiting by it. Necessity of their 

 Removal - - - - 1 



CHAP. I. 



Suggestions as to the best Way of buying a 

 Horse. Advice of a judicious Friend indis- 

 pensable. Never buy for yourself. How to 

 choose an Adviser. What kind of Horse to 

 choose. Different Sorts of Dealers, Breeders, 

 &c. - -9 



CHAP. II. 



Stable Management. Ventilation Warmth. 



Different Treatment for different Horses.-^ 

 Dryness. Wide Doors. Stall Posts. 

 Racks. Windows. Balls. Mangers. 

 Head Collars. Collar Shanks Muzzles. 

 Lofts. Objections to keeping Hay in them. 

 Different Materials for Stable Floors. Causes 

 of Horses hanging back. Stable Drainage. 

 Stable Requisites. Necessity of Rule. Sad- 

 dle and Harness Room. Stoves. Boxes - 45 



