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CHAPTER X. 



General Hints Relating to Buying. 



Whenever possible, purchase from a dealer of 

 repute, so that in the event of anything going 

 wrong, you will be in a better position to obtain 

 justice. 



Remember that purchasing horses at fairs and 

 public auctions, even though a warranty be given, 

 does not prevent the buyer from being taken 

 advantage of. 



If you contemplate purchasing at a horse reposi- 

 tory, it is advisable to ask a M.R.C.V.S. to accom- 

 pany you to the repository on the day preceding 

 the sale, so that he will have a reasonable chance 

 of examining the animal selected and noting patent 

 defects. 



If it is a saddle horse, the intending buyer should 

 either ride the horse himself, or allow his groom to 

 do so, provided that the latter be a disinterested 

 party. 



A harness pony should, whenever possible, be 



