THE HORSEMAN. 



PART I. 



IN treating of the conformation of the horse in connec- 

 tion with horsemanship, we shall, as simply and suc- 

 cinctly as we are able, explain the principles upon which 

 his usefulness depends. 



The points as exhibited in the external structure of the 

 animal, will enable even the inexperienced to judge of 

 his powers with considerable accuracy. The horse has 

 various duties to perform under the saddle, and, there- 

 fore, we must judge from his conformation what should 

 be required of him ; what combination of powers will 

 enable the animal to discharge most of these duties well, 

 and all of them to a certain extent. 



We require from one kind of horse, the qualities of a 

 hackney ; one that is pleasant, strong and safe, for a 

 traveller ; one, bold, strong, active and spirited, for mili- 

 tary purposes ; another, with more action and endurance, 

 for hunting ; and, lastly, one in which the greatest action 

 and speed are combined, for racing. 



In the first place, it is necessary to give a sketch of 

 the horse, by which we will endeavor to elucidate these 

 principles, and render the study of horsemanship more 

 interesting. 



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