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THE FAMILY HORSE. 



horse is in rapid motion. This may readily be seen by observing a 

 horse when running or trotting. The mane undoubtedly serves to 



protect the neck and throat from cold and storms. Yet man in his 

 efforts to ' ' mend nature " deprives the horse of one and sometimes 

 both of these useful appendages. There is some excuse for shortening 



