SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



Most of these horses were bred in the 

 East Riding of Yorkshire. 



In build and general appearances the 

 old Yorkshire coach horse was a big, 

 powerful animal, having long quarters 

 and strong loins, a well arched neck and 

 deep shoulders. Strong joints and 

 broad cannon bones are essentials in 

 this class of horse. 



The coach horse of to-day is some- 

 what lighter built, in accordance with 

 present requirements. 



THE CLEVELAND BAY. 



Typical specimens of this variety of 

 horse are not common, more especially 

 away from their native locality — Cleve- 

 land, Yorks, and to some extent in 

 adjacent counties. 



There is no difficulty in recognising 

 these horses, a remarkable characteristic 

 being found by the manner in which the 



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