The horse for artillery service should be from five to seven
years old (the latter age to be preferred), and should be from
fifteen to sixteen hands high. The saddle horse should be free
in his movements; have good sight; a full, firm chest; be sure-footed;
have a good disposition, with boldness and courage; more bottom
than spirit, and not too showy.
The draft horse should stand erect on his legs, be strongly
built, but free in his movements; his shoulders should be large
enough to give support to the collar, but not too heavy; his
body full, but not too long; the sides well rounded; the limbs
solid, with rather strong shanks, and feet in good condition.
To these qualities he should unite, as much as possible, the
qualities of the saddle horse; should trot and gallop easily;
have even gaits, and not be skittish. The most suitable horse
for the pack-saddle is the one most nearly approaching the mule
in his formation. He should be very strong-backed, and from fourteen
to fifteen hands high.
