POINTS OF TVPICAI. BREEDS 7 1 



To test the animal for the first-named, 

 give it a good smart gallop uphill under the 

 saddle. For evidence of the latter, use gentle 

 pressure* with the fingers upon the upper 

 part of the throat. If broken-winded, it will 

 provoke a soft cough characteristic of this 

 disease. 



Zebroids. 



A typical animal of this breed is shown 

 in our frontispiece illustration, which is the 

 produce of a zebra and a mare. 



The species of zebra considered the best 

 for crossing with the mare is that known as 

 Burchell's, which is common in certain parts 

 of Africa, and is altogether of stouter build 

 than the mountain species of zebra. 



In accordance with the variety of dam 

 selected will vary the build and pace of the 



