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conspicuous by his absence from Veterinary Hospitals. The 

 wastage in Light Draught Mules as compared to Light 

 Draught Horses on an equal ration was infinitely less, in fact 

 the small amount of Debility (poor condition) in mules was 

 remarkable. 



Size therefore plays a very important role in the general 

 utility and success of the Army animal where so much depends 

 on ration, and for the various arms of military service the 

 following maximum heights are recommended : — 



Hands. 



1. Officers' chargers : — 



General Officers 16'0 



Cavalry chargers i 



E.H.A. chargers [ 15-3 



E.F.A. chargers) 



Infantry chargers i 



Other Services I 14-2 



chargersi to 15'1 



according to class of pony, 



cob, or small well-bred horse. 



2. Cavalry Troop Horses 15-2 



3. Other Eiders 15-1 



4. Pack Horses 15-0 



5. E.H.A. (Light Draught) Horses :— 



Lead 16-0 



Centre 15-3 



Wheelers 15-2 



6. E.F.A (Light Draught) Horses :— 



Lead 15-3 



Centre 15-3 



Wheelers 15-2 



7. Heavy Draught Horses 161 



8. Light Draught Mules 15-2 



9. Pack Mules 14-3 



Ordnance Mules, India (Mountain 

 Battery) are from 13-2 to 14-1, and 

 stout. 



