SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



In colour, the Arabian varies ; some 

 are white, others cream, chestnut, 

 brown, black, or black and white, etc. 



For staying power and endurance 

 upon scanty rations, the Arab has a 

 notoriety second to none. There is 

 something very striking about his con- 

 formation, and that is chiefly in connec- 

 tion with his hind quarters and set on 

 of tail, the last named being set on 

 " high up," and exquisitely carried. 



The head is long, narrow and straight, 

 joining a long, but gracefully curved 

 neck. 



Long fore arms and cannons, strong 

 loins and quarters, with deep chest and 

 shoulders. 



" Clean " jointed, and springy action. 



The back ribs rather short, yet plenty 

 o I depth at the girthing place. 



Fine hair, thin skin, small erect 

 pointed ears, and a facial expression 

 indicative of the highest degree of equine 



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