SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



successfully, good legs and feet, com- 

 bined with a hardy constitution, are 

 necessary. 



Colour is unimportant, though when 

 selecting a horse for these purposes, 

 some clients have a preference in this 

 respect, and will often forsakea superior 

 animal to gratify their tastes. 



From 15 to 16 J hands are the usual 

 heights for a van horse, and the best 

 age to buy one at is 5 " off " or 

 " rising " 6 yqars. For this class of 

 work it is a mistake to buy one any 

 younger. Well rounded ribs, strong 

 shoulders and fore-arms, broad clean 

 hocks and knees, and powerful loins 

 and quarters are necessary qualifica- 

 tions for a good vanner. 



9' 



