PART I 



PRATTS POINTERS 



ON THE 



HORSE 



CHAPTER I. 



We will first treat on the horse and its habits, color, 

 paces, coat, mane, tail, etc. 



The reader will find this a practical book for practi- 

 cal people ; and arranged in a condensed, up-to-date 

 form. The index in the back of the book is so com- 

 plete that any desired information can be found at a 

 glance. 



There has been so much written and said about the 

 care of horses, that many readers find most articles on 

 this subject have occupied their time with the result of 

 only confusing them, instead of gaining the desired 

 information. 



Judgment in purchasing, combined with a good 

 stable, regular, systematic feeding and thoughtfulness in 

 driving or working, makes the keeping of horses a 



