are over-sized. Thus we find from observa- 

 tion and experience \vh2it size is the most 

 proper for horses that are intended either for 

 the army or the road, the sports of the field, 

 or the various purposes of pleasure. Having 

 therefore fixed on the middle-size as the stand- 

 ard for use and action, we shall proceed to ex- 

 amine the component parts of the anim^, en- 

 deavouring to shov/ how they ought to be 

 formed to ensure good a£lion, and pointing 

 out those whose figure, qualities, and general 

 'Appearance will recommend to preference. 



