EXERCISE 60 

 JUDGING DRAFT HORSES 



Object. To study the draft horse and observe those 

 factors that affect its quality and worth. 



Explanation. The draft horse is used principally for 

 hauling heavy loads. In order to perform its work success- 

 fully it must be large of frame, well muscled, and heavy 

 in weight. It is not necessary for the draft horse to 

 be a rapid mover, yet freedom of action and good move- 

 ment, when associated with weight and good muscular 

 development, are always desirable. In judging draft horses 

 care should be taken not to mistake fat for muscle. 

 It is often difficult to observe defects in a fat draft horse 

 that would be perfectly evident in an animal of thin 

 flesh. 



Equipment. A good draft horse. 



Directions. Examine the animal carefully and estimate 

 the value of each point given in the accompanying score card. 

 While judging the animal by the score card, have in mind an 

 ideal draft horse. You can obtain an idea of an ideal draft 

 horse from the best individuals seen at fairs or stock shows, 

 and from pictures of prize-winning animals that appear in 

 every good farm paper. With the picture of an ideal animal in 

 mind compare each point of the animal you are scoring with 



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