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great; the longer, less erect one gives chance for more 

 spring. 



The whole conformation of the typical draft horse is 

 heavier. The greyhound build gives way to the round 



FIG. 147. The draft type. Baron's Pride, a noted Clydesdale 



body, shorter legs with powerful but slower-moving 

 muscles. He does not need a body adapted to the long 

 steps of the trotter. While his hind legs are the stronger, 

 yet he uses his front legs very much in pulling, therefore 

 the entire front quarters have a good development. The 

 broad breast puts the front feet far apart. 



Horses weighing 1,500 to 1,600 pounds are classed 

 as light draft horses. Those weighing 1,600 to 1,700 are 



