THE DRIVING HORSE 71 



weight is not so important as in the draft horse. Speed 

 and endurance seem to be the principal points sought 

 in the roadster. The driving horse varies widely in 

 height and weight. 



The following points any school boy should recognize 

 in a good driving horse : 



FIG. 24. A GENERAL PURPOSE HORSE 



1. The color is not so important in this type of horses. 

 The dark colors are generally preferred. 



2. Geldings are to be preferred. 



3. The horse should be fifteen to sixteen hands high 

 at the withers. 



4. Conformation. The horse should be harmoni- 



