194 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 



which should be from 14 to 15 hands, and otherwise to 

 conform to general description for horses. 



Stallions and mares will be purchased only when ex- 

 ceptionally fine individuals and then only by special 

 authority. 



Medium draft horses. 



The medium draft horse must be sound, well bred and 

 of a superior class; gentle and of a kind disposition, 

 thoroughly broken to harness, with easy mouth and free, 

 prompt, straight and regular action at the walk and trot ; 

 free from vicious habits ; without material blemish or de- 

 fect, and otherwise to conform to the general description 

 for horses, except neck and shoulders, which should con- 

 form to specifications for artillery horse. 



A mare or gelding of uniform and hardy color, in good 

 condition; from 5 to 7 years old at time of purchase; 

 weighing from 1200 to 1400 pounds, depending on height, 

 which should be from 15^ to 16| hands. 



Light draft horses. 



The light draft horse must be sound, well bred, of a 

 superior class and have quality; of a kind disposition; 

 thoroughly broken to harness ; with easy mouth, and free, 

 prompt, straight and true action at the walk and trot; 

 free from vicious habits; without material blemish or 

 defect, and otherwise to conform to the general descrip- 

 tion for horses, except neck and shoulders, which should 

 conform to specifications for artillery horse. 



A mare or gelding of uniform and hardy color, in good 

 condition; from 5 to 7 years old at time of purchase; 

 weighing from 1100 to 1200 pounds, depending on 

 height, which should be from 15| to 16 hands. 



