THE OFFICER'S CHARGER. 



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6. In times of peace, the height will usually vary from 

 about 15. 1 to 16 hands; but for war purposes, when en- 

 durance is of paramount importance, the height should not 

 exceed 15.2, and may be as low as 14. i, especially if Arabs 

 are employed. 



The OflHcer's Charger. — A cavalry officer's first 

 charger, with all the useful points of the cavalry trooper, 



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 Fig- 437- — Mr- I'lank St. John's Welsh charger 



should have undeniably good looks, and a showy carriage 

 of the head and tail, which should not be docked. As he 

 will have to carry less, and will cost considerably more 

 than an animal in the ranks, he should be well bred, and, 

 with a rider of ordinary weight, he should approach the 

 type of a handsome thorough-bred hunter. A second 

 charger should have all the useful points of a first charger ; 

 but need not be so good-looking. The colour will, as a 

 rule, depend on regimental regulations. Speaking gener- 



