i66 BREAKING AND TRAINING 



Consequenth', it follows that the breaker is not 

 usually in a position to select a site and build a stable 

 in accordance with modern views. 



Entering into the business with a fair share of 

 capital, and a love for the work, associating it with 

 buying and selling a good class of horse (heavy 

 draught cobs and ponies), we see no reason why a 

 first rate income should not be derived. 



In this, as in other businesses, success will largely 

 depend upon the breaker's capabilities as a breaker, 

 and upon his good judgment in the selection and 

 purchase of animals, together with business tact for 

 their disposal. 



There is always a market for good horses at very 

 fair prices, but for indifferent or bad animals, the 

 m^atter is different. 



Granting that someone purposes entering into such 

 work, an all important matter is the selection of a 

 suitable piece of ground, situated so as to readily be 

 accessible to parties wishing to visit the premises, with 

 a view to the selection of an animal, or to inspect some 

 youngster in charge of the breaker. 



A few miles outside some large town would afford 

 the best chances of success both as regards selection 



