10,6 ON THE HACKNEY AND HUNTER. 



It is faid, Roman-nofed Horfes are generally 

 {tout and hardy. The term Jlout, in equeftrian 

 language, applies invariably to the courage, 

 not the fubltance of the horfe. 



The mouth, to be perfect, ought to contain 

 the bit handfomely, and well ; and to be of 

 fuch juft temper, as to be able to bear confide- 

 rable pre flu re with the fnaflle, and yet be fen- 

 fible of the leaft directing motion of the rider's 

 hand : alfo, to be free of wolves teeth, namely, 

 irregular ones, which may cut the tongue, 

 gums, or infide of the lips, in maftication ; of 

 gigs and bladders, which get between the teeth ; 

 and the teeth themfelves, untouched by art. I 

 once purchafed a mare, in very low condition, 

 which did not amend, although Hie did, or in- 

 deed was able to do, fcarce any work. She 

 ate little, particularly of hay, which fhe was ob- 

 ferved to take into her mouth, and drop out 

 again, without being able to chew it. On a 

 nearer infpection, it appeared, all her teeth had 

 been filed down ; and there is no doubt, but 

 the miferable creature foon Rink under her 

 work, for want of due fuflenance. It was with 

 regret, but I was obliged to part with her. 



A difcharge from the noftrils, even if it be 

 fomewhat thick, may be nothing more than a 

 cold ; but if it be attended with a fwelling of 

 the glands, under the throat, it indicates a dif- 

 eafe offome (landing, of which the confequence 



may 



