CONTENTS. 



i)n the relations between Man and the Domestic Animals, 

 especially the Horsej and the obligations they impose, Pagf* 9 



On the Form of Aniniuls 18 



The Chest 19 



The Pelvis 20 



The Head 20 



The Muscles 21 



The Bones 22 



On the Improvement of Form 22 



On the Character of Animals 25 



Examples of the good and bad effects of crossing the breeds 26 

 On the importance of more attention to the Principles of 



Breeding — the Stallion and the Brood Mare 31 



An Essay on the Condition of a Stallion 41 



Tables — Weights and Measures 49 



List of Medicines 60 



Apparatus for Compounding Medicines 5C 



Instruments 6C 



Calving Table 61 



Lambing Table 61 



Trotting 62 



Best Trotting Time, at Mile Heats 63 



At Two Mile Heats 53 



At Three Mile Heats 53 



At Four Mile Heats. 53 



Racing — Best Time on Record at Mile Heats. 64 



At Two Mile Heats 54 



At Three Mile Heats 56 



At Four Mile Heats 57 



Tlie St. Leger 68 



Average Speed for the Doncaster St. Leger 59 



Pedigrees of Winning Horses, since 1839 60 



Celebrated Stallions and Brood Mares 89 



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