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collar, which the saddler will also supply ; by using 

 which your groom must be a very ignorant or careless 

 fellow if a horse gets loose. 



Double head collar shanks or reins look more 

 stylish than a single one, I admit ; but I prefer the 

 latter, which answers every purpose, if put a proper 

 length. Some horses have a trick of scratching their 

 heads with their hind foot. In this case I consider 

 the double shank more likely by far to catch the foot 

 than the single one. Now I believe I have stated all 

 I know "pro and con" the use of boxes. 



