THE GERMAN COACH HORSE IS5 



Prussian horse is described as having a good disposition, 

 great endurance, a fine head, well-formed neck and a 

 strong, well-ribbed back and loin. Count Wrangel states 

 that the depth and slope of the shoulder are not satis- 

 factory, legs rather too long, body too light for height, 

 and that there is a lack of elegant action, though this is 

 denied by Major Schoenbeck, who states that the action 

 is usually good, and any faults in this respect can gen- 

 erally be cured by careful training. 



The Hanoverian horse. — Through the influence of the 

 English Hanoverian kings, many English Thoroughbreds 

 were sent to Hanover between the years 1714 and 1837, 

 where, owing to the fertile pasture lands and favorable 

 conditions, the type of horse that resulted contains more 

 substance than the East Prussian horse. The Hanover- 

 ian horse is used more for draft than for saddle purposes, 

 although they have strong legs and a good back on which 

 they can carry a load sufficiently heavy to make them 

 serviceable military horses. The horses are bred by 

 farmers who work the brood mares on their farms. 



The Holstein horse. — For many centuries Holstein has 

 been noted for its good horses. The splendid pasture 

 lands of Kremper, which is in the district of Steinberg, 

 on the banks of the Elbe, ar&particularly well known for 

 their good horses. In size, these horses are about equal 

 to the Hanoverian ; they are powerful, with good legs 

 and free action, are suitable for both riding a;nd driving, 

 and are in great demand. It is doubtful, however, 

 whether the Holstein horse is as enduring as the East 

 Prussian horse. 



The Oldenburg horse. — This is perhaps the parent of 

 the German Coach horse, and, as we have seen, owes 

 its origin to Oriental and other imported blood. The 

 Oldenburg horse averages 15.3 to 16.2 hands high and 

 1,200 to 1,400 pounds in weight, and is used for heavy 

 coach work, but seldom as a saddler. Some writers state 

 that the horses of this type are not of the best quality, but 



