66 HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



not select one havincr '' hi^h " action, but a 

 hack with rather low, yet stylish, knee and 

 hock movements. 



Slioht fl itness at sides is an advantao-e, 

 and the thighs and buttocks should be 

 round ; neck of medium length ; chest wide, 

 and body on the short, cobby side ; head 

 lioht, and carried neither high nor low 

 {medium carriage). 



A sweet temper is indispensable, more 

 particularly so if for a lady, aged, or 

 nervous rider. 



With reference to age, we should not 

 advise selecting one under five years, 

 preferably six or seven. 



Before purchasing, you should ride the 

 animal in traffic, because it is necessary that 

 a park hack should pass road tractions, 

 motor cars, electric cars, and be free from 



