116 BEGINNINGS IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 



Island type. Some of the more important features that 

 apply to each of the commonly recognized types are 

 briefly stated in the following descriptions. More might be 

 added to each description, but this is not essential at this, 

 time. 



The draft horse type is massive, showing great power for 

 hauling loads. A horse of this kind should have a large head ; 

 thick, strong neck; very broad back; large, deep body; a 

 long, heavily-muscled hind part; a set of four strong-boned, 

 muscular legs, and large, well-formed feet. From a front 

 view, such a horse appears thick through from the breast to 

 the tail. From one side he appears short, deep, and com- 

 pact of body. The smaller sized draft horse is often termed 

 "chunky," as expressing this compactness. Horses of this 

 type weigh from 1500 pounds upwards. 



The coach or carriage horse type lacks the large size of 

 the drafter, and is of more refined appearance. This horse 

 should have a lean, attractive head; a long, graceful neck; 

 a body of medium width and. depth, round and nicely turned ; 

 long, smooth, well filled out hind parts; and a set of well- 

 muscled, smooth-boned legs, and first class feet. Good 

 form in this type should show some length and smoothness 

 of outline. Coach horses are valued for their ability to 

 walk or trot with a strong, high-acting gait. Horses of this 

 type should weigh 1250 pounds, though many excellent 

 ones weigh more and some less. 



The light harness or speed horse type is well represented 

 in a medium-sized trotting horse. He shows a small, neat- 

 looking head; rather thin, moderately long neck; a narrow- 

 ness above the shoulders; the body narrow on top, though it 

 should be of good depth; the hind end rather muscular; and 

 tne legs small and neat, without much flesh. The entire 

 form shows a muscular development and lightness of limb 



