INTRODUCTION. 



nearly two centuries, by our attention to breeding, 

 high feeding, and good grooming, with consequent 

 development of the muscles, brought them to the 

 highest state of perfection (with one exception*) of 

 which their nature is susceptible. They may be 

 classed under the following heads, and treated of 

 individually, viz. the Race-Horse, thorough-bred 

 and not thorough-bred; the Hunter; the Hack- 

 ney, for various purposes ; the Charger ; the Troop- 

 Horse ; the Coach, Chariot, and Grig Horse ; the 

 Stage-coach and Post Horse ; and the Draught or 

 Cart Horse. 



* The exception is the English cart-horse, as will be stated here- 

 after. 



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