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6. Absence of undue weight of body beyond that which 

 would be necessary for the movements of the hmbs, and for 

 the performance of the various vital functions. 



The foregoing rules would apply to all classes of horses. 

 For absolute weight-carrying power, the animal should have 

 short legs (a fact which would be incompatible with the 



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¥\g. 417. — Indian pony {Tattoo) in an Ecka. 



[M. H. H. 



possession of speed), and should have his pelvis somewhat 

 drooping. 



Staying Power and Endurance.— The abihty to 

 " stay a distance," granting the possession of health and 

 condition, depends (i) on the respective powers of 

 breathing and digestion being good ; (2; on the muscles 

 working to advantage ; and (3) on the action. 



The first condition has been discussed on pages 8, 10, 



230 to 236. 



The second condition will be best fulfilled, m the 



