I 4 ON THE PURCHASE OF THE HORSE. 



but I prefer going at once to a well-known large and re- 

 sponsible dealer, one who lives by his business, and whose 

 success depends greatly on his integrity. 



Tell him exactly what you want a horse for, how much 

 speed you want, whether you want him for light harness 

 or a family wagon, for saddle, or whether for a horse of 

 all work. He will then look around, and if he have such 

 will tell you, and say, take him home and try him. 



A SLANTING SHOULDER, SHOWING THE 

 POSITION OF THE BONES. 



A SLANTING SHOULDER IN ACTION. 



Then, although you have confidence in the seller, while 

 you have him on trial, apply privately your own and friend's 

 knowledge. For instance, the great usefulness of the 

 horse depends upon his legs and wind-works, therefore we 

 look to these first. The shoulder should be long and 

 obliquely set, with considerable slope and high withers, 

 the upper arm long and muscular, knee flat and bony, 



