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being put in singly, and so arranged as to form a 

 compact mass. 



HILL PONIES 



In selecting ponies for hill work, whether for carry- 

 ing panniers, deer, or men, the truism must be stated 

 that the main point to observe is to select ponies that 

 can climb. They should never be Lowland born or 

 bred, and their chief qualifications should be strength 

 and sureness of foot. They should possess these quali- 

 fications along with that of being good climbers, at the 

 expense of speed, paces, and style, which should never 

 be looked for. They should not be too small size 

 and substance is what is needed. The shoulders should 

 have a moderate slope this ensures sureness of foot 

 and breadth of loin and substance of bone should be 

 demanded. In working the ponies they should be 

 allowed as much as possible to have their own way, and 

 to pick out their own stepping-ground. They should 

 be allowed to go slowly. How often have we seen a 

 pony fall, simply because the rider or the leader would 

 persist in jerking its head backwards. 



BLACK GAME 



There are a few facts as to black game which may 

 be recalled for the benefit of the keeper " who does not 

 know." 



With regard to the stock, there are certain conditions 

 which are conducive to a good supply of birds. 



