190 A STUDY OF FARM ANIMALS 



POINTS IN JUDGING DRAFT HORSES 

 The method of judging the draft horse is essentially the 

 same as that applied to the carriage horse. The purpose of 

 the true draft horse, however, is different, and one must 

 have in mind at all times draftiness and conformation. The 

 following score card on page 192 is arranged for a study of 

 the heavy type of horse, such as the Percheron, for example. 



Figure 64. An example of a long, powerful stride in a light harness horse. 

 Notice but one foot is touching the ground. 



The general appearance of the draft horse is massive, 

 exhibiting great power in drawing a load. Weight and con- 

 formation, therefore, are two very important qualities neces- 

 sary in draft form. The size must be large, and the nearer 

 the weight to 1,800 or 2,000 pounds the better. Such a 

 weight is associated with considerable height, and 16J/2 to 

 17 hands will measure the height of many of these big horses. 

 An examination from any point of view will show this horse 

 to be deep and thick, both at the ends and in the middle, 

 with a compact, powerful body set on rather short legs. In 

 the following part of this chapter are some details the stu- 

 dent should keep in mind in this examination. 



