CONTENTS, 



PAGE 



Introdfction . 1 



CHAPTER I. 



BUYING OR CHOOSnfG. 



Various distinctions between horses — Different purposes for which 

 they are used — "What diflferent breeds are available for — What 

 a horse's value depends upon — Shape — Symroetry ... 4 



CHAPTER II. 



SHA.PE. 



Shape of a horse — Proper position to see him in — Qualities at- 

 tached to different shapes ....... 



CHAPTER III. 



SHAPE {continued). 



Head — Neck — Shoulder — Position of the fore-legs — Walking — 



Trotting — Position of saddle— Galloping . . . .1.5 



