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hollow near the shoulder, ridge weak, and 

 bends with the hand, chest hollow, spine, 

 vertebrae, and tail weak, dock weak, pro- 

 jecting and wrinkled, and the tail after exer- 

 cise, tremulous. Grey hairs are seen in the 

 mane and tail, on the ears, muzzle, neck, 

 croup and thighs ; which increase till very old 

 horses become quite hoary. Grey hairs, some 

 dealers craftily affirm, are signs of youth and 

 vigour. Dapple-grey and roan horses become 

 wither as they grow older. 



For a Form of Warranty, see Appendix. 



TREATMENT AND PRELIMINARY EDUCATION. 



A Horse, in the first instance, should be 

 taught, and always accustomed, to stand per- 

 fectly still and immovable, without being held 

 (which, nevertheless, is sometimes necessary 

 in crowded and insecure places), whilst his 

 owner is mounting, or getting into or out of 

 a chaise, or other open carriage, and whilst 

 handling and adjusting the reins, etc. Horses 

 should never be allowed to fidget, move, or 



