INTRODUCTION. 



By a detailed series of graphic and descriptive illustrations, it is 

 the intention of the Author of this Work to show the good and bad 

 points in that most noble and useful animal, the Horse. He has 

 adopted the mode of detaching the various parts of the subject, 

 because, by a comparison of the distinct appearances, the general 

 impression upon the memory of the reader is likely to be much 

 stronger than could result from the study of any treatise of a less 

 abstracted nature ; to understand which, a knowledge of anatomy, or 

 a constant reference to some scientific work is indispensable. 



There is no animal whose countenance combines such correct 

 and powerful expressions of character. The physiognomy of the 

 Horse, therefore, illustrating the different passions to which he is 

 subject, as well as the natural bias of his temper and disposition, is 

 an important branch of study to breeders, country gentlemen, and 

 to inexperienced purchasers ; for it is generally considered, that the 

 disposition and temper of the animal is an object of more consequence 

 to timid riders and drivers than any slight bodily blemish. 



In this point of view, therefore, the Author flatters himself that 

 his Work will be found useful ; and as his remarks are the result 

 of the most attentive observation during many years, entirely 



