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THE HOESE. 



exist in 

 England. 



at racing speed ; and all other paces, and 

 they are many and varied, which belong 

 to low class breeds, never seem to have 

 entered into the consideration of British 

 NO arena for horsemen ? Consequently good walkers 



trotting races 



fast trotters, and weight-carrying hacks 

 have never been supplied with an arena 

 whereon their respective qualifications 

 could have been tested, although such 

 animals have assisted and continue to as- 

 sist us in the operations of our extensive 

 commerce. France and Germany devote 

 their energies to propagate this very 

 The purpose breed which we discourage. They re- 

 cognise as every horseman of experience 

 does the great value of the English 

 thorough-bred, and in this country select 

 our best types and give a higher price 

 for English sires than we do. But they 



for which 

 foreigners 

 buy English 

 horses. 



