BRITAINS American Civil War 31325 - Federal Cavalry Trooper Holding Horse

Name: BRITAINS American Civil War 31325 - Federal Cavalry Trooper Holding Horse
Brand: Britains

Britains

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION!!!\n\nFOR COLLECTORS OF 14 YEARS +, THIS IS A DETAILED SCALE MODEL PRODUCED BY WILLIAM BRITAINS (FAMOUS FOR YEARS OF PRODUCING METAL \""TOY\"" SOLDIERS).\n\nBRITAINS American Civil War 31325 - Federal Cavalry Trooper Holding Horse\nFederal Cavalry Trooper Holding Horse\nDuring the American Civil War, Union army guidelines for cavalry horse selection mandated animals be at least 15 hands high, weighing minimally 950 pounds and aged between 4 and 10 years old, and be well-broken to bridle and saddle. Animals were to be dark colors and free from defects such as shallow breathing, deformed hooves, spavin, or ringbone. Geldings were preferred for cavalry horses with the purchase of mares strictly prohibited outside absolute military emergency and stallions\u2019 volatility and aggressiveness made them generally unsuitable for service. Both North and South initially hesitated in forming mounted units because of financia!