PADS, 



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horses, causing them to slide. But breeching 

 and collars are generally not necessary together, 

 except for a stage-coach or other heavy travel- 

 ling carriage. 



Pads, of which the fashion very frequently 

 is changed, ought always to be of the figure 

 of 8, i. e. broad at the points and narrow at its 

 centre, for four-wheeled carriages. And the 

 same form, on rather a large scale, without 

 long, galling, stuffed side-flaps, is sufficient and 

 superior for two-wheeled carriages, light to the 

 horse, cool and harmless to his back, and 

 shows his form to advantage. 



Not only is the fitting of harness of import- 

 ance, but also the putting it on with care, 

 that all parts thereof may sit easily, comfort- 

 ably, and equally upon the horse, and each re- 

 main in its proper place. Many serious acci- 

 dents are occasioned by neglecting this, which 

 are ascribed to the awkwardness, ill-temper, or 

 vice of the horse, but which are probably caused 

 by the inattention, ignorance, and prejudices of 

 servants who have been trusted. 



The Pole of a Carriage should not be too 

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