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Rural School Leaflet 



endurance seem to be the principal points sought in the roadster, or the 

 driving horse, and less unifomiity is found in this type than in the draft 

 or the coach types. The driving horse varies widely in height, weight, 

 and conformation. In conformation this type tends to be angular, the 

 muscles and joints showing prominence, with the ribs more or less notice- 

 able. There is relatively less body and more legs, and a thinner neck, 

 with muscularity at the croup and the quarters. The standard breed, 

 or the American trotter and pacer, is the common type used for driving. 

 These horses are bay, black, brown, roan — in fact they are likely to be 

 almost any color. 



Hackneys. Coach type 



The coach horse, or the carriage horse as it is frequently called, is 

 intended for the special purpose of drawing coaches and other fashionable 

 vehicles, such as are commonly seen on the streets of every city. In general 

 appearance the coach type shows smooth, graceful lines, with a general 

 fullness in all parts. The neck is of moderate length and gracefully 

 arched, the shoulders are long and slope well into the back, the body is 

 round, short on top and long below, and the legs are of good length, showing 

 cleanness, good bone, and plenty of muscle. In this type of horse, style 

 and action are the most important requirements. The coach type of 

 horse should possess rather high, bold knee action of a flashy sort. The 

 hocks should be slightly bent, or flexed, and the legs should be carried 

 well up to the body when in action. 



