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some proprietors towards those whom they employ, and 

 whose duty it is to care for the steeds — intrusting them 

 sometimes to totally inexperienced persons, not only in 

 the stable and the field, but in the public thoroughfare, 

 thus endangering the lives of the horse and driver, and 

 the public generally. 



If owners, however small the stud, would be more 

 careful and strict, or systematic, in seeing for themselves 

 that their " turn out " is not neglected or abused, and if 

 drivers would exercise more patience, adapting themselves 

 steadily to circumstances, and displaying less disposition 

 to flourish, particularly in towns and crowded thorough- 

 fares, with restive animals, the general risks would be 

 greatly if not altogether diminished, and less work 

 would be found for the police and members of the 

 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.* 

 Experience frequently tells us that the Horse is often 

 illtreated, illcared for, and abused, when kindness, 

 moderate attention, and thoughtful consideration should 

 be given. The whip is Introduced where a kind word or 

 gentle pat on the neck would be effective ; a curse is used 

 where the simple mention of the horse's name would be 

 sufficient ; filth and dirt are allowed to accumulate where 

 cleanliness is absolutely necessary ; ventilation is grossly 

 neglected ; bad grooming, irregular feeding. Impure water, 

 and many other things from which the Horse suffers are 



» The Author is a Member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of 

 Cruelty to Animals. 



