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130 bare wire, the terror of many English riders. Of course, in many respects, they are not up to the Irish hunters, which are famed all over the world. These latter are sometimes imported, but as there are only hares to follow and no foxes, although foxhounds, not harriers, are generally used, first-class goers are not so much needed as in England.

New Zealand horses of all descriptions have splendid staying powers, and thoroughly sound hearts and lungs.

Finally, I may repeat that a little horse-breeding, combined with other agricultural pursuits, tends to swell the