776 EXPERIMENT STATION EECORD. 



The measurement of the thoracic cavity of horses, etc., M. Mullek (Landw. 

 Jalirb.. 39 {1910). No. 3, pp. -'/37, .'/3S). — A controversial note on the above 

 article. 



The structure and functions of the horse's back and their relation to the 

 form and use of the military saddle, O. Sciiwakzkopf (Jour. U. S. Cavalry 

 Assoc, 21 (1910), No. 80, pp. 237-276, figs. 11).— A study of the anatomy of 

 the horse in relation to the different types of military saddles, which are illus- 

 trated and described. The bad features of each type are pointed out, and sug- 

 gestions offered for their improvement. " Whatever alterations may be made 

 in our army saddle, they will naturally be along an attempt to combine the 

 best features of the McClellan saddle, the Whitman saddle, and the stock 

 saddle." 



The cavalry saddle, A. M. Graham (Jour. U. 8. Cavalry Assoc, 21 (1910), 

 No. 80. pp. 288-29.5. figs. .5). — A description of a new saddle made for the author 

 in order to avoid the defects of the regulation saddle, which are described in 

 detail. 



Training the polo pony, G. E. Griffin (Jour. U. 8. Cavalry Assoc, 21 

 (1910), No. 80, pp. 277-287). — A popular article on the selection and training 

 of polo ponies. 



Improving the breed of new forest ponies, liORD Lucas (Welsh Stud Book, 

 8 (1909), pp. XIl-XXII). — A discussion of the different types of Welsh ponies, 

 with suggestions for their improvement by using more care in selecting the 

 breeding stock. 



My quest of the Arab horse, H. Davenport (New York, 1909, pp. XVIII + 

 276, pi. 1, figs. 50). — This book, which is an account of a journey undertaken to 

 obtain pure bred Arab mares and stallions of the Anezeh tribe of Bedouins, con- 

 tains much information about the Arab horse in its native country. 



The regeneration of the Morgan horse, G. M. Rommel (U. 8. Dept. Agr., 

 Bur. Aiiiiii. Indus. Circ 163, pp. l.'i, figs. 2).— This circular, which is based on 

 an address before the Connecticut Valley Breeders' Association, January, 1910, 

 outlines briefly the history of the Morgan horse, and gives an account of the 

 best methods of reviving the breed. 



" The improved type of the Morgan horse must be based on standard market 

 requirements for horses known in our show rings by the somewhat misleading 

 term of ' heavy-harness horses.' ... At this time it would appear .safest to 

 advise the selection of horses of Morgan breeding which show the closest con- 

 formity to the type, and to rely on selection to increase the size. . . . The 

 safest standard for a breeder to adopt is to confine his operations as far as 

 possible to Morgan blood lines, rigidly eliminating every animal which is not of 

 Morgan type, or which is unsound, or shows the slightest tendency to pace." 



The Oldenburg' coach horse, J. Schussler (Das Oldenhurger elegante, 

 schwere Rtitschpferd. Hanover, 1910, pp. 95, pis. 6, figs. 56. ehart 1, map 1).— 

 The history, characteristics, and prevsent status of this breed are discussed. 



Schwarznecker's horse breeding, revised by S. von Nathustius (Schtvarz- 

 necker's Pferdesucht. Berlin, 1910. 5. ed., rev. and enl., pp. XII+621, pis. 37, 

 fjgg^ 88).— A revised and enlarged edition of this standard work on breeds, 

 breeding, and management of horses. There is a short zoological and historical 

 introduction. Nearly half of the work is devoted to types aijd breeds existing 

 in different countries. The remainder is concerned with the topics of conforma- 

 tion, breeding, feeding, management, and construction of stables. 



Horse secrets, A. S. Alexander (Philadelphia. 1909, />/>. 6.'/).— These secrets 

 relate to the buying and selling of horses, methods of feeding, and curing vices. 



Examination as to soundness and certification of stallions, S. T. D. 

 Symons (Agr. Gas. N. 8. Wales, 21 (1910), No. 7, pp. 553-561, pis. 3).— This is 



