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fully groomed, fed, and shod ; and that he purchases one 

 suitable and fitted for the work required of him. 



Stable. — Every one will prefer to have the stables near 

 his house, if not on his own premises • in either case, if 

 they are already built, he must do the best he can with 

 them. Old buildings are for the most part very defective, 

 badly drained, and badly ventilated. This must at once 

 be remedied, and may generally be done at a moderate 

 expense, which will be amply repaid by the improved 

 health and comfort of the horses. New stables are better, 

 but they also frequently require alteration. 



