404 TYPES AND MARKET CLASSES OF LIVE STOCK 



demand is for horses standing from 15 to 16 hands. Quality 

 is indicated in bone, joints, hoofs, hair, head, and smoothness 

 of form. As the subject of quality has been fully discussed in 

 connection with draft horse type, lengthy description is un- 

 necessary here. Quality is valuable in the carriage horse because 

 it assures durability, and because refinement and smoothness 

 add beauty to the horse. 



Head. The head should be refined and well proportioned 

 with every feature sharply defined. The forehead should be 

 broad, and the eyes should be large and prominent. Strong 



Fig. 131. The Carriage Horse in Harness. 



Compare this picture with Fig. 134, and note the difference in height of 

 action, type of vehicle, and weight of harness. This is the noted Hackney 

 mare, Bountiful, owned by Judge W. H. Moore of Chicago. 



jaws and a wide muzzle are desired, yet the muzzle must be 

 trim, the lips thin, and the entire head free from any appearance 

 of coarseness. The nostrils should be large. The ears should be 

 fine and placed close together near the poll, turning in slightly 

 at the tips. The attachment with the neck must be clean and 

 graceful. The appearance of the head should indicate intelli- 

 gence, alertness, and quality. 



Neck. Length of neck is very essential. It should be 

 gracefully arched and bear considerable muscle, enough muscle 



