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and within the comprehension of most readers; the 

 divisions relating to Nature and Causes being consider- 

 ably extended. This necessarily led to the abbreviation 

 of the paragraphs relating to Treatment. Whatever may 

 be supposed to be loss in this direction has been more 

 than accounted for by the adoption of reference figures, 

 thus avoiding frequent repetition of the same directions. 



Local injuries and lameness are treated as fully as 

 space will admit, and the concluding chapter is devoted 

 to the subject of Shoeing, in which will be found simple 

 but useful hints on the preservation of the feet. 



A new feature consists of the introduction of illustra- 

 tions of some of the best animals of the day. For these 

 the Author has laid himself under deep and abiding 

 obligations to a number of intimate friends, and gentle- 

 men who have most kindly and promptly responded 

 to his application for portraits of their distinguished 

 prize winners. Except where otherwise stated, the 

 Plates have been reproduced from photos and drawings 

 furnished by the Owners or Breeders, whose names are 

 given in connection with each. 



G. A. 



LOiNDON, 1894. 



