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years ago, and in every case controlled and drove them 

 easily and safely in less than an hour. I have now a 

 conception of this great and important science, which long 

 experience and careful study only will enable, the value of 

 which I prove by the successful results exhibited, and the 

 high appreciation of my instructions by all giving me 

 attention. 



I have devoted the best part of my life exclusively to the 

 development of this science, besides expending a large 

 amount of money in the study of veterinary practice, under 

 one of the ablest Veterinary Surgeons in America, Dr. 

 Wm. Somerville, of Buffalo, N. Y., whose certificate will be 

 found below ; thus insuring the undisputed reliability of 

 my efforts and of making my work of great practical value 

 for reference. 



From Dr. "Wm. Somerville, Proprietor of the Buffalo, N. Y., 

 Horse Infirmary. 



"This is to certify, that D. Magner, Esq., served un- 

 der me nearly two years, during 1868 and 1869, as an 

 apprentice to learn and be instructed in the Veterinary 

 Profession. I consider him well qualified to treat success- 

 fully all Diseases in Horses, and able to practice as a skill- 

 ful and competent Veterinary Surgeon. 



WM. SOMERVILLE, 



Vet. Surgeon, Member of two Veterinary 

 Colleges, and of 2i^ years practice, 

 Buffalo Horse Infirmary, 

 127 Erie St., Aug. i, 1869." 



No one desires more earnestly than I do, the success 

 and encouragement of any one who may prove, even to a 

 limited degree competent to teach reform in the treatment 

 and care of horses. There is need enough of wholesome 

 practical effort in this direction, and after the prolonged 

 and arduous struggle which I have maintained during the 

 best part of my life, in this trying field of professional enter- 

 prise, I feel more like retiring to the quietness and pleasure 

 of private life than continuing in it longer. Hence I am 

 above any feelings of envy. I have felt compelled, in 

 this edition of my book, to make these explanations, but 



