BUYING HUNTERS 



seasons, whilst "aged" hunters are those that 

 are beyond eight years of age, the term " aged " 

 being a convenient designation applied to all 

 horses after they have turned their eighth year. 

 Strictly speaking it has rather an ambiguous 

 meaning ; nevertheless, it is one which is indis- 

 pensable. Readers wishing to make themselves 

 acquainted with the methods employed for 

 ascertaining the age, must refer to the chapter 

 dealing with that subject. The author pre- 

 sumes that any one contemplating purchasing 

 a hunter will, prior to concluding negotiations, 

 have a qualified veterinary surgeon to examine 

 the animal as to soundness, otherwise there 

 may be more than one regret for not having 

 done so. The fee for this purpose ranges from 

 lo^. 6^. to £2 2^-., exclusive of out of pocket 

 expenses for travelling, &c. 



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