194 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
which should be from 14 to 15 hands, and otherwise to 
conform to general description for horses. 
Stallions and mares will be purchased only when ex- 
ceptionally fine individuals and then only by special 
authority. 
Medium draft horses. 
The medium draft horse must be sound, well brea and 
of a superior class; gentle and of a kind disposition, 
thoroughly broken to harness, with easy mouth and free, 
prompt, straight and regular action at the walk and trot; 
tree from vicious habits; without material blemish or de- 
fect, and otherwise to conform to the general description 
for horses, except neck and shoulders, which should con- 
form to specifications for artillery horse. 
A mare or gelding of uniform and hardy color, in good 
condition; from 5 to 7 years old at time of purchase; 
weighing from 1200 to 1400 pounds, depending on height, 
which should be from 153 to 163 hands. 
Light draft horses. 
The light draft horse must be sound, well bred, of a 
superior class and have quality; of a kind disposition; 
thoroughly broken to harness; with easy mouth, and free, 
prompt, straight and true action at the walk and trot; 
free from vicious habits; without material blemish or 
defect, and otherwise to conform to the general descrip- 
tion for horses, except neck and shoulders, which should 
conform to specifications for artillery horse. 
A mare or gelding of uniform and hardy color, in good 
condition; from 5 to 7 years old at time of purchase; 
weighing from 1100 to 1200 pounds, depending on 
height, which should be from 153 to 16 hands. 
