SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



SADDLE AND HARNESS 

 TROTTERS. 



Trotting is a very popular pastime 

 and one that creates a lively interest 

 not only to those who are fortunate 

 enough to possess really good animals, 

 but to such as make it a point to attend 

 the best meetings. 



No matter however good a trotter 

 may be in other respects, if he has not 

 a high degree of speed and staying 

 power, he will never make his mark on 

 the track. 



POINTS OF THE TROTTER. 



General Appearance. — As a class 

 these horses differ greatly, some being 

 handsome, well knit horses, others 

 very far from approaching beauty in 

 conformation. 



Certain anatomical features must be 

 present, givingthe animal the appearance 



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