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lutely sound at the time of purchase, but become 

 an unsound one immediately after ; and that when 

 a veterinary surgeon passes a horse as sound, it is 

 quite useless for the buyer to endeavour to throw 

 the onus upon the examiner, in the event of the 

 animal turning out unsound, unless sufficient expert 

 evidence can be adduced to indisputably prove that 

 the animal was unsound at the time of purchase. 



If you are buying a horse for another person, have 

 a clear understanding as to his requirements, taking 

 particular care to comply with his wish regarding 

 age, sex, height, colour, markings, temperament, 

 price, and general build of body, etc. As a rule, 

 it is a difficult matter to please another man in the 

 selection of a horse, but it is a still more difficult 

 matter to please a woman, not only in the selection 

 of a horse, but in the management of her affairs. 



Twenty per cent, can often be got off the price a 

 dealer may ask. 



If the seller of a horse refuses to give dehvery 

 until the money is paid, and he is well aware that 

 your position is good for the amount, the writer's 

 advice is that you have nothing further to do with 

 the transaction. 



If buying a horse for double harness, take care 

 to drive it on both the near and off side of the pole 



