. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. HORSE HORSE 471 Horse Types Required by the United States War Department All of the specifications that follow were pre- pared under the direction of the Quartermaster General. Those for medium and light draft horses and for cavalry horses, were issued under date of November 25, 1903; for saddle horses for moun- • tain batteries, August 3,1907; for artillery horses, October 15, 1906 ; for small horses for orderlies and mounted messengers, January 17, 1908; for mules, November 5, 1907. Specifications for cavalry horses. The cavalr
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. HORSE HORSE 471 Horse Types Required by the United States War Department All of the specifications that follow were pre- pared under the direction of the Quartermaster General. Those for medium and light draft horses and for cavalry horses, were issued under date of November 25, 1903; for saddle horses for moun- • tain batteries, August 3,1907; for artillery horses, October 15, 1906 ; for small horses for orderlies and mounted messengers, January 17, 1908; for mules, November 5, 1907. Specifications for cavalry horses. The cavalry horse must be sound, well bred, of a superior class, and have quality; gentle and of a kind disposition ; thoroughly broken to the saddle, with light and elastic mouth, easy gaits, and free and prompt action at the walk, trot, and gallop; free from vicious habits, without material blemish or defect; and otherwise to conform to the follow- ing description: A gelding of uniform and hardy color, in good condition ; from four to eight years old ; weighing from 950 to 1,100 pounds, depending on height, which should be from 15 to 15| hands. Head.—Small and well set on neck ; with ears small, thin, neat, and erect; forehead broad and full; eyes large, prominent, and mild, with well- developed brow and fine eyelid ; vision perfect in every respect; muzzle small and fine ; mouth deep ; lips thin and firmly compressed ; nostrils large and fine ; and branches of under-jaw (adjoining neck) wide apart. Neck.—Light, moderately long, and tapering toward the head, with crest firm and longer than underside ; mane fine and intact. Withers.—Elevated, not unduly fine, well devel- oped and muscled. Shoulders.—Long, oblique, and well muscled. Chest.—Full, very deep, moderately broad, and plump in front. Fore-legs.—Vertical, and properly placed ; with elbow large, long, prominent, and clear of chest; fore-arm large at the elbow, long and heavily muscled. Knees.— Neatly outlined, lar
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