Section IV. 



ON THE MANAGEMENT OE THE HUNTEE. 



HUNTING CONBITION. 

 PADDOCKS. 

 TIPS TO FEET. 

 PURGATIVES. 



EXBECISE. 



DELICATE PEBDEKS. 

 DISEASE. 

 SOKE BACKS. 



HoESES kept for the piirpose of hunting are, in the majority of 

 instances, animals of considerable value. I feel it incumbent 

 upon me, therefore, to offer a few observations in relation to 

 their efficient management, both as regards their special and 

 general treatment. The exertions undergone, and the fatigue 

 resulting from the pleasure of the chase, being of greater 

 severity than what is undergone by horses employed in ordinary 

 labour, a more than average knowledge is required in the 

 management of the class to which this section is devoted. 

 Experience has taught us, that certain modes of treatment are 

 necessary to be pursued, in order to maintain the physical 

 powers of the hunter in their highest condition and integrity, 

 the peculiarities of which depend upon a variety of circumstances. 

 The object to be attained by the trainer, being that particular 

 state of the animal designated by sportsmen as " Hunting 

 Condition; to produce which is a work requiring, on his 

 part, time, considerable judgment, much labour, and untiring 

 patience. 



