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the other hand, the knowledge of this defect has 

 frequently prevented breeders sending mares to 

 stallions of otherwise good repute ; instances of 

 which it would be invidious to quote. 



To the defects above mentioned, we must add 

 badness of temper, which is a great drawback to 

 a full and safe exercise of the powers of the racer, 

 and which is often found to be hereditary. 



In the choice of the brood mare, after the sound- 

 ness of her constitution, and freedom from the 

 above disqualification have been ascertained, the 

 breeder should direct his attention to shape and 

 substance, selecting an animal with a good roomy 

 frame; what is termed a " fashionable " pedigree 

 is also a requisite, in case her produce is to be 

 brought to market previous to performing in 

 public. 



The racing capabilities of both mare and stalhon, 

 form an important consideration with the breeder 

 in matching them ; his object being to combine 

 the good qualities of both sire and dam in the 

 produce ; as for example, should the forte of the 

 mare lay in speed, then a stallion should be se- 

 lected, remarkable for the stoutness of his running. 



The system of breeding in-and-in with race- 

 horses, has occasioned much difference of opinion, 

 and given rise to much discussion among those most 

 interested, and best capable of forming a judgment 

 on the subject. The advocates in its favour, cer- 

 tainly appear to have the best of the argument, as 



