6o HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



Cleanness of leg — which means freedom 

 (so far as possible) from excess of tissue 

 between skin and bone — is desirable. 



Amongst the most frequent causes of 

 unsoundness in the Hackney, mention must 

 be made of: splint, bone-spavin, curb, de- 

 fective vision, ring-bone, roaring, navicular 

 disease, contracted feet, flat sole, wind 

 sucking, corn, capped hock, etc. 



The Cleveland Bay. 



This variety of horse constitutes a link 

 between the heavy breeds and Hackneys. 



In height the Cleveland bay is about i6 

 hands, of a bay colour, with black points, but 

 the most characteristic feature of these 

 animals is found in the beauty of their 



