THE FORM OF HUNTERS. I37 



has always been that the propelling power Hes in 

 the back and hind-quarters ; and for hunters to 

 carry weight, I have always looked for my chief 

 dependence heUnd the saddle, A handsome fore- 

 head, with fine arched neck, and deep shoulders, 

 lying well back, is very attractive either in horse 

 or hound ; but for speed and endurance, the hare 

 form or Eclipse shoulder, with muscular loins and 

 good hind-quarters, is of far greater importance. 



