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for the horse should be able to see where he is stepping. The 

 nose and muzzle should be broad, indicating a good feeder. 

 The nostrils should be large (but not permanently distended), 

 to provide easy breathing. Trim lips that are thin show quality 

 and refinement. Strong cheeks, and jaws that are wide across 

 underneath, provide good grinding ability for proper mastication 

 of feed. The ears should be of fine texture and medium size, 

 and should be set well up toward the poll and carried alert. 



Fig. 126. The Draft Type. 



Big Jim, four times champion draft gelding at the International. Mr. 

 J. H. S. Johnstone, of the Live Stock World, wrote the following regarding 

 Big Jim when announcing his death in 1910: "There never was a prouder 

 stepper in harness, and there never was a big one that held himself together 

 and went at his work in a more sprightly manner. His size was immense 

 2,385 pounds and not one of his competitors ever approached him in that 

 regard. Personally I do not expect to see his like again." 



Ears set down on the side of the head and carried in a lopping 

 fashion decidedly injure the appearance. The expression of 

 the eye and the carriage of the ear are good evidences of the 

 .temperament and disposition. The head should be of medium 



