l6o MANAGEMENT AND BREEDING OF HOESES 



names and types in the German, Hanoverian and Olden- 

 burg stud book. It would seem that the advocates of 

 the breed would do well to clarify, in some permanent 

 way, this apparent confusion. 



Criticisms of the German Coach Horse. — -In conforma- 

 tion this breed is exceedingly variable, the East Prussian 

 horse being of the lighter type, while the Schleswig horse, 

 because of the luxuriant pastures in Schleswig, contains 

 greater substance and is of a more massive type. Among 

 German horses coarseness is not uncommon, as seen in 

 the large heads, the large rough joints, and the coarse 

 heavy bone. From a coach horse point of view the action 

 is frequently deficient. This contrast in symmetry, uni- 

 formity and stylish action can be clearly brought out by 

 comparing the German coach horse with the Hackney, in 

 which there is general harmony and frictionless move- 

 ment. 



