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(2) The height oi the shoulder, from the top of the withers to 

 the point of the elbow. 



(3) The thickness of the body, from the middle of the abdomen 

 to the middle of the back. 



(4) The wadth of the body, from one side to the other. If there 

 is a great variation in these measurements, we say the horse has a 

 poor form. 



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FiG. 15 — A well proportioned horse; a, poll; b, lips; c, withers or shoulder lops; d, 

 point of elbozv: e, chest: f. hack; g, abdomen: h hips; j, rump; k, buttock; 

 I, knee; in, fetlock joint. 



Xotc. The above lesson, altlioitgJi very simple, deals ivith actual 

 things. It is, therefore, worth the while in the teaching of nature-study. 

 If the pupils really take part in this lesson, they will adzeays note the pro- 

 portions of a good horse. 



