FIRST-HAND BITS OF STABLE LORE 



The saddles, bridles, clothing, coats, etc., as 

 with the horses, would probably be provided by 

 the amateur officials. Hounds may often be pur- 

 chased for much less than the price named — 15 

 per head. 



The amount named for feeding the horses is 

 ample for any locality ; in many sections they can 

 be well done for half the money. Shoeing, at $2 

 a set, averages rather high, and, if tips are used, 

 expense is halved. Veterinary should hardly be 

 needed, but may be occasionally. The kennel- 

 man, if he also " does " the horses, some of them, 

 and is competent, is worth ^60 if he boards 

 himself; if the club gives that, he should get 

 about ^35, and presents, etc., at Christmas will 

 help out nicely. The dragsman, if regularly 

 employed, may also help about horses and ken- 

 nels, and work " by the run " (at $5) ; or for 

 so much per month, or the kennelman may also 

 lay drag, and will be glad of the chance, if an 

 active fellow, as he must be. A lad at $10 a 

 month and board can help about kennels, etc., if 

 necessary. As a matter of fact, the writer has 

 always found it possible to get one man to do 

 the whole job, hounds, horses, drag, and all, 

 and never paid over ^60 to a man (who also 



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