THE ROADSTER. 



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Mr. Youatt, " he must have good fore and hind legs j he must 

 be sound on his feet, even-tempered, no starter, quiet in every 

 situation, not heavy in hand, and never disposed to say his 

 prayers. He is more difficult to find in perfection than even 

 the hunter or the racer." 



THE COACH-HORSE AND SHELTIE, OR SHETLAND PONY. 



So far as breeding is concerned, the coach-horse is nothing 

 more than a tall, over-sized hunter, possessing somewhat less 

 speed, but more strength. The principal points in the coach- 

 horse are substance well placed, a deep and well-proportioned 

 body, bone under the knee, and sound, open, tough feet. The 

 modern coach -horse is very different to that of fifty years ago ; 

 but the improved breed has too much prancing, causing early 

 wear and tear of the feet, and has not the endurance that could 

 be wished, and a pair of poor post-horses would, Mr. Youatt 

 says, " beat them hollow at the end of the second day." Since 

 steam has been rendered a travelling medium in nearly all parts 



