SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



character and evidence of robust 

 constitution, with the unmistakable 

 appearance of hardiness pecuHar to 

 mountain ponies, at the same time 

 have a lively appearance. 



Head.— This should be small, well 

 chiselled in its outline, and well set on ; 

 forehead broad. 



Nostrils large ; eyes prominent, mild 

 and intelligent. 



Ears neatly set, small. Neck strong, 

 proportionate, with moderate crest. 

 Shoulders should be well laid back, and 

 oblique, but not too fine at the withers. 

 Back and loins strong. 



Hind Quarters long, tail springing 

 well from the top of the back, as in the 

 Arabian. 



Hocks well let down, fine, yet broad ; 

 curby, or low hocks, faults. Fore legs, 

 well placed, strong fore arm. Short 

 cannons. Good open feet, sound and 

 hard. 



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