. Modern horse management [microform]. Horses; Horses; Chevaux; Chevaux. 182 MODERN HORSE MANAGEMENT [chap. XIV thuin most of the expensive vehicles. Ladies riding in most of them, behind long-tailed horses, they are those of wealth, position, brains and refinement. This we could show in other cities. The late Mrs. Eddy's turn-out was noted for the good taste and elegance of every detail of jts appointments. The horsis wore no checks, open bridles and long tails. She left un influence over more lives than aiiy American woman since Harriet Stowc. Mrs. Eddy was one of thousands of real womin of
. Modern horse management [microform]. Horses; Horses; Chevaux; Chevaux. 182 MODERN HORSE MANAGEMENT [chap. XIV thuin most of the expensive vehicles. Ladies riding in most of them, behind long-tailed horses, they are those of wealth, position, brains and refinement. This we could show in other cities. The late Mrs. Eddy's turn-out was noted for the good taste and elegance of every detail of jts appointments. The horsis wore no checks, open bridles and long tails. She left un influence over more lives than aiiy American woman since Harriet Stowc. Mrs. Eddy was one of thousands of real womin of brains and wealth who will not lend their influence to the senseless and cruel practice of docking horses. You will see many flashy turn-outs drawn by docked horses. Tlic in these are not of the classes that make the world belter; they do not turn the wheels of industry ; they are not called great in any useful, honourable vocation. The women in these types of vehicles are only thoughtless ; they do not mean to be cruel. We know they are very kind- hearted to their poodles and pugs, also to the co-respondents. If a horse's posterior was a thing of beauty and a joy for ever, the excuse might be offered that a continuous and un- obstructed view was a pleasure and an inspira- tion to people who ride behind docked horses. Don't get an idea that you must have a mutilated horse to make you appear fashionable. It is going out of fashion, as it should. Walter Winans, the Russian-born American millionaire, whose home is in England, and who is an all- round horseman, and one of the largest and most successful exhibitors at international shows, has done much to stamp out this cruel practice. He is a personal friend of every European sovereign, and is a man of many accomplishments. His opinions are entitled to the highest considera- ;. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and
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