PR/1TTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



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THE 

 STALLION 



The stallion, to have good results, must 

 always be adapted to the mare ; and 

 should also possess all the good qualities 

 mentioned. It shows good judgment when a stallion is 

 chosen that has blood, fine staying qualities, soundness, 

 and a strong, well-built form, with straight and short, 

 legs. A stallion must have a certain amount of fat, 



A GOOD BROOD STAI.I,ION. 



which is necessary to a good constitution ; but should 

 not be loaded down with it, as it is apt to cause sickness 

 and sudden death. A stallion is frequently chosen that 

 exaggerates the features sought for in the colt: so, if the 

 mare has long legs, a short-legged stallion is used ; but 

 this kind of breeding must be ver>^ carefully studied, or 



