THE BREEDING OF HORSES 



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this a good knowledge of horses and horse-breeding should be 

 secured. Breeding establishments and horse-producing farms 

 should be visited. One should familiarize himself with the 

 methods of successful horse-breeders, should note the condi- 

 tions that lead to success and those that cause failure. The 



Fig. 42. — "Carolina." The American Saddler owned by John B. Castle- 

 man, Louisville, Ky. 



The American saddle horse is a native of the United States, principally the 

 states of Kentucky, Virginia, and Missouri. This breed is noted for its easy 

 gaits, endurance, and intelligence. The weight varies from 900 to 1200 pounds 

 and the height from 15}4 to 16 hands. Saddlers are of two classes : (1) walk- 

 trot-canter horse ; (2) the five-gaited horse ; walk, trot, canter, rack, and run- 

 ning walk or fox trot or slow pace. 



intending horse-breeder should take account of his likes and 

 dislikes. He may prefer the light active horse to the heavy 

 phlegmatic drafter. The horse-producer should study his con- 

 ditions. Some conditions will be favorable to the production 

 of one class, some to another. It should be kept clearly in 



