viu CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER IV. 



CHOOSIXG. 



PAGE 



Nimrod's method — Another method — Way to detect lameness — 

 In hind-legs — in fore-legs — Outline of a good-shaped horse — 

 Freedom from unsoundness not the only requisite ... 27 



CHAPTER V. 



PKICE. 

 Price depends on height and size 35 



CHAPTER VI. 



ABILITY TO CARET AVEIGHT. 



Ability to carry weight depends on size altogether — Way to 

 ascei'tain size — Proportion of his own weight which a horse 

 can carry — Amount of breeding required . . . .37 



CHAPTER VII. 



TEMPER. 



Different qualities important to different riders — Horse's disposi- 

 tion should resemble the rider's 40 



CHAPTER VIII. 



MOUTH. 



Difference between a hard mouth and a hard puller — What sort 



of riders horses with different mouths are suitable for . . 42 



