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Section IV.— ON THE MANAGEMENT OE 



THE HUNTEE. 



HoESEs kept for the purpose of hunting are, in the majority of 

 instances, animals of considerable value. I feel it incumbent 

 upon me, therefore, to offer a few observations in relation to 

 their efficient management, both as regards their special and 

 general treatment. The exertions undergone, and the fatigue 

 resulting from the pleasures of the chase, being of greater 

 severity than what is undergone by horses employed in ordinary 

 labour, a more than average knowledge is required in the 

 management of the class to which this section is devoted. 

 Experience has taught us, that certain modes of treatment are 

 necessary to be pursued, in order to maintain the physical 

 powers of the hunter in their highest condition and integrity, the 

 peculiarities of which depend upon a variety of circumstances. 

 The object to be attained by the trainer, being that particular 

 state of the animal designated by sportsmen as " Hunting 

 Condition;" to produce which is a work requiring, on his 

 part, time, considerable judgment, much labour, and untiring 

 patience. 



Prior to entering, however, upon a description of the 

 several matters essential to the present section, it is proper 

 to give the reader a statement of what I intend more particularly 



