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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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