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weigh not less than 1,600 pounds, and ton horses are the sort 

 to keep in mind as draft horses. Weights over a ton are not 

 uncommon. It has been estimated, on the basis of weights 

 and prices for horses at the large markets, that every 100 pounds 

 above 1,500 adds $25.00 to the horse's value. As to height, 

 drafters usually stand from 16 to 17 hands at the withers. The 

 height over the hips should be no greater than at the withers, 

 as this detracts from the symmetrical appearance, throws more 

 weight upon the forequarters, and makes the action stilted and 

 heavy. Although the short-legged horse is more powerful, the 



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Fig. 125. Points of the Horse. 



horse with slightly more length of leg will take a longer stride, 

 and may therefore be more useful. Some buyers also prefer a 



