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the celebrated horseman of old, said : — *' The first part of 

 the horse to look at is the foot, for no matter how beau- 

 tiful the upper house is decorated, all is failure if the 

 foundation be not secure." The Arabs seldom have the 

 hind feet of their horses shod, which is likewise the rule 

 in many parts of Germany. 



The stable should by no means be damp, and it is 

 strictly necessary that the harness room should be perfectly 

 dry, and kept clean and free from dust. Suitable pegs, 

 harness brackets, cases and drawers, &c., should be 

 properly fitted for each article. A fire place is necessary 

 for drying and warming clothing, and if adjoining the 

 stable, assists ventilation, and is likewise handy for boiling 

 water, and making bran mashes, &c. 



The harness room should be liberally supplied with 

 everything for the use of the groom, and all should be 

 strictly kept in order, in fact, the stableman's motto should 

 be — " A place for everything, and everything in its 

 place." 



The author has recently introduced a new Saddle 

 Stand, which is considered a decided improvement upon 

 the old-fashioned and awkward saddle horse which has 

 been the cause of so many broken trees from being 

 tipped over on to the floor. The new stand combines the 

 necessary drawers for girths, bridles, extra stirrup leathers, 

 silk cords, thongs, &c., takes up very little space, and 

 being upon four invisible wheels can be moved to any 

 part of the room, is strong enough to hold any quantity 

 of saddles, keeps the flaps in proper position throughout ; 

 the original advantage being that the top is made the same 

 form and size of a hackney saddle, and of reasonable 

 height, so that a gentleman can cross it and try the easy 

 seat and fit of a new purchase without girths, thus saving 



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