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JUDGING LIGHT HORSES 



and do not possess a desirable conformation, there are certain 

 standard qualifications set forth by the Quartermaster- 

 General of the war department. Specimens of this class 

 should be geldings of good color, from four to eight years 

 old, stand from 15 to 15-3 hands high, and weigh from 950 

 to 1100 pounds. They should be sound, good in quality, 



FIG. 65. Hunter, Irish Rose. 



possess a docile disposition, be well broken to saddle, have 

 a well-balanced action, and be free from blemish or other 

 defects. 



SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAVALRY HORSES, PREPARED UNDER DIRECTION 

 OF THE QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL. 



The cavalry horse must be sound, well bred, of a superior class, 

 and have quality; gentle and of a kind disposition; thoroughly broken 

 to the saddle, with light and elastic mouth, easy gaits, and free and 

 prompt action at the walk, trot, and gallop; free from vicious habits, 

 without material blemish or defect; and otherwise to conform to the 

 following description: 



A gelding of uniform and hardy color, in good condition; from four 

 to eight years old; weighing from 950 to 1100 pounds, depending on 

 height, which should be from 15 to 15-3 hands. 



