. The countryman's experience. Veterinary medicine; Horses. 124 THE HORSE. "Fig. 8 is a calm, self-possessed animal, with a noble, elevated disposition, trustworthy, courageous good-tempered, well adapted to family use, but not remarkable for sharpness of mind or activity of fig. 9. "Figs. 9 and 10 show a great contrast in shape of head, ex- pression of counte- nance, temperament, disposition, and in- telligence. The first is a most noble ani- mal. "Fig 9 is broad be- tween the eyes, full, rounded, and promi- nent in the forehead, indicating ])enevolence and intellect; br
. The countryman's experience. Veterinary medicine; Horses. 124 THE HORSE. "Fig. 8 is a calm, self-possessed animal, with a noble, elevated disposition, trustworthy, courageous good-tempered, well adapted to family use, but not remarkable for sharpness of mind or activity of fig. 9. "Figs. 9 and 10 show a great contrast in shape of head, ex- pression of counte- nance, temperament, disposition, and in- telligence. The first is a most noble ani- mal. "Fig 9 is broad be- tween the eyes, full, rounded, and promi- nent in the forehead, indicating ])enevolence and intellect; broad be- tween the ears, showing courage; broad between the eyes, evincing quickness of perception, memo- ry, and capacity to learn. He can be taught almost anything, can be trusted, and loves and trusts man; is not timid, will go anywhere, and stand without fas- tening; never kicks, bites, or runs away. "Fig. 10 shows a marked contrast with fig. 9 in almost every respect; his narrow and con- tracted forehead shows alack of intelligence, kind-. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bowersmith, Isaac. [from old catalog]. Westerville, Ohio, Printed at the Banner office
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