Hints to horse-keepers : a complete manual for horsemen; embracing chapters on mules and ponies . immings,depend on the character of the carriage manufacturer oimerchant. To those who would buy a carriage, our advice then is: First—Make the most diligent investigation into thecharacter of the firm with whom you deal; if possible,obtain the opinion of those who have dealt with them pre-viousljT-, as to their reliability; and when you are satisfiedon this point, do not let an undue suspicion prevent yourasking and following their advice—obtaining, when youcan, a full guarantee for at least one y
Hints to horse-keepers : a complete manual for horsemen; embracing chapters on mules and ponies . immings,depend on the character of the carriage manufacturer oimerchant. To those who would buy a carriage, our advice then is: First—Make the most diligent investigation into thecharacter of the firm with whom you deal; if possible,obtain the opinion of those who have dealt with them pre-viousljT-, as to their reliability; and when you are satisfiedon this point, do not let an undue suspicion prevent yourasking and following their advice—obtaining, when youcan, a full guarantee for at least one year, against all defects or breakages, accidents excepted. Do not hope tobuy a good carriage at a very low price. A dealer whoprofesses to sell at cost is always to be suspected. A well-made carriage is always cheaper than one poorly made, atany difference in price. Second—Consider well the purpose for which you re-quire a carriage, and the character of the roads on whichit will be used, and let your selection be carefully made inreference thereto. The weight of the carriage, the thick-. VARIETIES. 377 ness of the tire and felloes, size of the wheel, strength ofthe iron work, the stiffness of the springs, materials foithe trimmings, the plating, the leather — all should cor-respond with the intended use. A desire for ornament,or a fine appearance, should never lead you to buy a finecarriage for a vehicle of all work. A shabby gentility will be the result after the gloss is worn away. If a nicecaniage is required for occasional use, while there iaalso a necessity for driving during bad weather and onbad roads, it is poor economy to try to make one vehicleanswer all purposes. A second, more strongly made,with more durable trimmings, must be provided, or thefiner one will soon expose your want of judgment. VARIETIES OF CARRIAGES. The Coach (Figure 55). — All panelled carriages withseats for four persons inside, and an elevated coachmansseat, are designated coaches. The t
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