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cle. Let this be the mold from which all selections are made 

 of horses for the buggy and carriage. It is the most beauti- 

 ful, no less than the most serviceable. Directions have al- 

 ready been given in the 'preceding section of this chapter for 

 breaking the colt and the horse for these uses. Constant ex- 

 ercise in the carriage is essential to perfection of training. 

 Horses that are matched, or those that habitually work to- 

 gether, should be often changed from side to side. This will 

 prevent or break up certain bad habits that such horses are 

 apt to contract when always placed on the same side. 



DRAUGHT HORSES. 



These embrace the heaviest and strongest breeds of horses. 

 Large feet and legs are quite in place here, with powerful 



joints and muscles; but, of course, it is utterly out of the 

 question to expect rapidity of motion from a draught horse. 



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