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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 



The writer is indebted to his friends, Addison Doughty 

 and Major Anthony, of this city, for a knowledge of the fact 

 that his plans of treatment, besides its other merits, is a very 

 large factor in the development of speed in the trotting horse, 

 by its prevention, and correction, if present, of irregular action ; 

 so much so that the usual upholstery work of boots and pads 

 can be very largely if not entirely dispensed with. This fact 

 alone enhances the value of his special treatment immensely ; 

 and with the endorsement of the two foregoing names, he can 

 afford to smile at the rabid hostility manifested by some so- 

 called veterinarians and blacksmiths of this city, who cherish 

 bar shoes and cripples, as institutions, or sources of profit of 

 which, whoever dares to look doubtfully or speak lightly, 

 should be immolated instanter. 



UNEXCEPTIONABLE TESTIMONY. 



It were easy for the writer to make a book of the letters and 

 testimonials he has received, or may obtain, if he so desired, 

 eulogistic of himself and his system. He hopes, however, the 

 two following letters from well-known practical horsemen of 

 Chicago, will be sufficient to satisfy the very proper desire 

 some may entertain for testimony of this character, before they 

 entrust valuable property into the hands of any one, of whose 

 professional skill they are not themselves personally cognizant. 



LETTER FROM ADDISON DOUGHTY, ESQ. 



Training Stable, 404 Webster Avenue, ) 

 Chicago, III., January 21, 1876. f 



Dr. Coleman : 



Dear Sir : — I am happy to bear testimony to the extreme 

 value and importance of your methods of treatment for 

 the various diseases to which the foot of the horse is liable. 

 Since becoming your pupil, the knowledge of these methods 



