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ber of the high priced horses which come on the market fall into the 

 following classes : drafters, coachers, or carriage horses, light driv- 

 ers, saddlers. 



There are besides these many other classes, such as express- 

 ers, bussers, army horses, farm chunks, roadsters, etc., all of which 

 may be horses of good quality, but do not fit the above named 

 classes. 



The market recognizes a horse as a drafter when he stands 

 15.3 hands high or over, and weighs 1600 pounds or above. Horses 



Drummer Boy — A splendid tj^pe of heavy harness horse. 



standing much over 17 hands are not as popular as the shorter 

 legged ones, but it has been estimated that every pound of weight 

 over 1600 pounds was worth 25 cents per pound. Drafters must 

 have a vigorous action, with a free rapid and straight walk, and a 

 true and well balanced trot. The head must show quality and be 

 set on a well muscled neck which inclines to arch. The shoulders 

 and pasterns must be set rather obliquely in order to give the re- 

 quired action and to eliminate as much as possible the effect of 

 concussion on hards streets and roads. A short, strong back and 

 coupling, with a deep chest and barrel, are very essential. The 

 croup should not be drooping, but be well muscled, as should the hind 

 quarters throughout. The feet should be large and free from any 



