The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-10-27

ley His head should he as small as the pro
portion Of the animal will admn; his ncs,f,ls
exnanded, and muzzle fine his eyes cheerful
aud promnpnt. his ears small, upright. and
placed neas together his neck. rising out hoin
between his shoulders with an easy tapetins
curve. must join gracefully 10 the bead his
shoulders, being well thfown back, must also 60
into his neck tat what Is called the points, un-
perceived, which perhaps facilitates the g0,ng
much more than the narrow shoulder the arm
or iorethigh, should be mns eaiar. aud tnperine
from the shoulder, 10 meet n i,ne. straight. sin-
ewy, and bony leg. The l,oof circular, aud vide
at tho heel his chest deep, aud full ~ tbe Rithi
his IONS or filters brood and straight, aud body
round his hips or hooks ~ NJ means wide, but
quarters loug, aud tie tail set OF SO rs 10 he
nearly in the sane right line MS his back lis
thighs strong aud muscular hi. legs clean and
fne-boned the leg bones mol round, In, what IS
called iaihy or Hat.
Ihs chief points IN a farming cart-b0rSe, IN The
opinion OF the author of tine New Fnrne,' Ca.
lendar, are, g neck no, long nor too Tuck short
legs. rather Dat than round aud gummy fore
feet even, not toa distant wide chest strong
but not high shoulders considerable length OF
waist, Supported by a wide loln quarters tull,
and rather raised strong muscular thigh ~ize
fifteen hands enc inch, to sixteen hands high.
Being somewhat fa,elow, gives them AZ adFan-
tage in dralt aud II moderate length of waist
insures speed in the walk
TAehorss used in kusbandrv. according 10 the
wr,ier ofthe Experienced Farmer, ought 10 he
lasger, bat in oihef respects like the road horse
and Instead of walking two or three miles an
hour, be able to walk f,nr ~ five IN thai case
he would be able 40 plough mo,e land IN q given
time. and work in the car, OF wagon With more
AnptNnfaL ,uI.. x..tI L.. laavaae ts.,a A
nimble and strong horse Is valuable. IN draw
ing manure into the field. OF corn 10 the market,
the farmer will also lnd his acooun, IN strength
and activity iot, hs the ,lrait IN al these cases
is light one way, sicb horses wenld do ihcit bu-
siness with speed. The small farmer need not
with this kind Of horse keep an idle one he
nigh carry hls master Ia market. aud plough
thr remainder Of The week
Ina horse for The plough. according 90 Brown,
bath strength aud aplfiy ne required; a dash
OF blood therefore, is not disadyautageors II IS
not size that c0nfers strength. The largest hor-
ses being Of en- soonest worn out, A quick even
step, an easy movement, and q good temper, ate
qualities Of The greatest imporianc G 10 "A working
horse and he possession of ,hcm Is Of more u
vail than bP bphrs, ing legs. aud II lumpy car.
caSs. To feed vel is also a property of great
value; and tins property, As all Judges kno,,.
dope ds much upon the hare Of the barrel.
deepnesS of chest, strength u. bnck, and size II
the hips o. hook wit winch the animal is u lr-
nrshed II straieht Ia The back, aud MOI over.
shot, high in the ribs. and with hooks Ci6sc aud
round, the animal Is general, hardy, capable of
nndci going a great deal of fatigue, without les
scning his appetite, az imparing his working
powers. hollow backed, and wide set in the
hooks, are usually rad feeders, and Soon done
up when put 10 hard work,