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PAET III. 

 GENERAL MANAGEMENT* 



THE SELECTION AND PURCHASE 

 OF HORSES. 



THE arduous nature of the various conditions 

 which attend the selection and purchase of 

 horses, is generally understood and acknowledged 

 even by those of little experience. There is no 

 subject upon which buyers so often feel the 

 greatest need of assistance and advice, and, at 

 the same time, where greater difficulty exists 

 in rendering these profitable and acceptable. 

 Circumstances may arise, phases previously 

 hidden may appear, or gratuitous interference 

 disturb the aspect of affairs, and thus begin all 

 the troubles and vexations which too commonly 

 supplement the efforts of those in search of a 

 horse. 



The tricks of low and disreputable dealers 

 render the process at once tedious, harassing, 

 and difficult ; while the subsequent ordeal may be 

 fairly represented as being irremediable as well 



