And in case of neglect or refusal thereof, such WINNERS and RIDERS shall be immediately declared _incapable_ of RUNNING or RIDING any more for this or any of his MAJESTY'S PLATES in future.
And should any difference arise relating to their ages, or in their running, or to these his MAJESTY'S ORDERS, the same to be determined by such person, or persons, as shall be appointed by the MASTER of the HORSE. And these Articles are to continue in force, unless altered by COMMAND of his MAJESTY.
For the better and more certain prevention of any fraud, or misapplication, the winner of a KING'S PLATE is to receive from the CLERK of the COURSE, a certificate signed by the STEWARD of the RACE where such plate is won, countersigned by himself also, which being presented to the LORD LIEUTENANT of the COUNTY, it obtains his signature likewise: when thus sanctioned, it becomes payable at sight to BEARER (if properly endorsed by the winner) at the office of the CLERK of his MAJESTY'S STABLES, in the KING'S MEWS, LONDON. The Lord Lieutenant of a county being out of the kingdom, the signature of any person regularly deputed by him is sufficient. The certificate of winning the PLATE at ASCOT requires only the signature of the MASTER of his MAJESTY'S STAG HOUNDS, instead of the Lord Lieutenant of the County.
KNEE OF A HORSE—is the centrical joint of the leg, where the fore-thigh is united to the shank-bone. Its formation is of such strength, that a LAMENESS, by _twist_, _distortion_, or any other injury, is hardly ever sustained in this part, but by the accident of falling; which frequently happens, and, if attended with a _blemish_, very much reduces the previous value of the horse. Prominencies in a pavement, or rolling stones upon a road, are sometimes the occasion of such misfortunes, even to those who are in general exceedingly sure-footed, and of the most valuable description. Custom has, however, introduced, of late years, such an unprecedented degree of precaution in an examination of the KNEES, that the slightest touch cannot be expected to pass unnoticed amidst so much scrutinizing inspection; and if once appearances are sufficient to justify _a doubt_, the object immediately sinks in estimation, however superior he may be in other respects and qualifications. This being so great a disadvantage when a horse is to be _sold_, it evidently points out the absolute necessity of a minute examination before he is _bought_, as a want of it may produce considerable loss, and serious reflection. Loss of hair upon the knees, when not too severely affected, may sometimes be restored by a daily application of very strong camphorated liniment.