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a good deal in size, ranging from a pony to a good-sized 

 carriage horse. When of suitable size, standing about 16 

 hands high, it is what is known as a heavy harness or car- 

 riage horse. A Hackney of good type, is very attractive of 

 head, has a long, arching neck, a fuller chest than a trotter, is 

 strong and short of back, has a long, full rounded hind 

 quarter; a beautiful round, smooth body, and stands squarely 



Fig. 13. The Harvester, the noted trotter, with Ed. Geers, his very famous 

 trainer, in the sulky. Photograph by the author. 



on short, clean-cut legs and good feet. Chestnut is a very 

 popular color, as is bay and brown. This horse is noted for 

 the powerful manner in which he moves the legs in the trot. 

 He has a bold stride, lifting the knees higher than does any 

 other breed, and carrying the hind legs forward with dis- 

 tinct power. The Hackney gait is a model in the opinion 

 of many lovers of high-class carriage horses. If he is what is 



