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if he worKS, then a little weight may he added, and in* 
creased by degrees, until he will draw a full load. The 
horses used in agriculture will frequently be required for 
riding, and if they have not been regularly broken-in, as we 
have directed, before putting them in harness, their feeder 
should be put on their backs while they are in the team, 
and it is seldom they will resist his continuing to ride. 
We would caution all those who ride horses occasionally 
used in harness, to keep a firm bridle-hand, that is, to 
feel the mouth constantly ; because they are accustomed 
to depend for support on the wheel-carriage, and thus 
have a tendency to lean forward, and hence are very apt 
to stumble and come down upon the road. 
We shall not attempt to give directions for training the 
higher bred blood-horses for carriages and the turf. This 
can only be effectually accomplished by persons whose 
entire profession it is. To those unaccustomed to it, the 
attempt is at best a hazardous undertaking. 
CHAPTER XV. 
OF STABLING, EXERCISE, CLOTHING, &C. 
THE STABLE. 
A properly constructed and well-regulated stable is of the 
utmost importance. All proprietors of horses ought to give 
much attention to this subject, as for want of a thorough 
acquaintance with, and care as regards it, many of the 
diseases incidental to horses have their origin. A stable 
