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CHOICE OF STALLION.—National Value of the Horse— 
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Unskillful Shoers—Anatomy of the Food Illustrated— 
The Foot of a Colt—Preparation of the Foot—Remo’s ing 
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BAUCHER’S METHOD OF TRAIN¬ 
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