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quadrupeds. His open lively countenance, 

 erect and active ears, and full soft mane adorn 

 him with the appearance of sensibility, strength, 

 and courage. 



The species of horses used for hunting in 

 this country are a happy combination of sym- 

 metry, speed, and strength. These qualities 

 are required by the agility, exertions, and 

 general nature of the chase. 



For colours, horses of a bright bay, and in- 

 deed all shades of bay in general, are accounted 

 good. The best brown have black manes and 

 tails, and rusty black joints — shining black is 

 considered beautiful ; dapple-grey and roan 

 with black manes and tails are good. But it 

 is said, and with great reason, that " a good 

 horse cannot be of a bad colour." 



A narrow heel is a defect, and too large a 

 hoof, in proportion to the rest of the frame, 

 renders a horse weak and heavy. White froth 

 from the mouth while in exercise shows good 

 health and a good condition for work. 



The wind should not be overlooked in the 

 choice of a horse ; if he is broken-winded, it 



