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The mare should have depth of body in the fore- 

 quarters rather than breadth. Horses that are thick or 

 wide through the heart, or with springing ribs, which 

 are so desirable in harness -horses, are most uncomfor- 



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table for saddle-work, as they spread the rider's legs too 

 far apart. Again, horses too broad in the breast ( fore 

 legs wide apart) are usually rough and rolling in their 

 gait, which is also most objectionable. These are the 

 principal features to be looked for and avoided in 

 mating mares with a thoroughbred horse, for the pur- 

 pose of getting high -class hunters, saddle-horses or 

 hacks of endurance. 



