Vi PREFACE 



Economy and efficiency have, therefore, ruled in tJie prep- 

 aration of this suhject-matter. The scope of the work outlined 

 is too broad to admit of an extended discussion of all points 

 referred to. Duplication of other texts has been avoided, as far 

 as possible, while those phases of the subject that have received 

 .the least mention prior to this time have been most fullv 

 developed. 



This book is intended to present to students of live stock 

 husbandry' the same systematic and complete study of the horse 

 that has been accorded tlie other classes of live stock. Works 

 on the horse are legion, and many of them excellent, but the 

 majority of writers view the proposition from an angle which 

 does not comprehend the student's requirements so fully as is 

 attempted here. 



The author duly acknowledges much valuable information 

 gleaned from the current literature on the subject, while he claims 

 no authority but assumes entire responsibility for the accuracy 

 of much that is said. He deeply appreciates the counsel and 

 assistance of a wide acquaintance of practical horsemen in 

 acquiring the fund of horse lore from which the material, here- 

 with presented, is dra^\Ti. 



Sectionalism and joartiality to special classes or breeds have 

 been avoided. Emphasis has been laid upon the practical side 

 of horse husbandry. Students as well as horse breeders have 

 been kept in mind while preparing this book. It is hoped that 

 short-course students and college students will alike be able to 

 use the text to advantage. The grouping of the chapters into 

 four parts should aid in rapid reference and student work. 



Carl W. Gay. 



University of Penna., 

 Nov., 1913. 



