HALF-BRED — HAME STRAP 



should be profuse, fine in texture, free from curl, extending 

 from the pastern almost to the back of the knees and hocks. 

 In the light breeds shorter hair grows on the fetlocks, but 

 this is removed by pulling it out. It should never be cut. 



Half-bred. — A term usually adopted to describe a horse 

 which possesses a greater or less strain of thoroughbred 

 blood. It can, however, be applied to the cross-bred stock of 

 other recognised varieties, but in such cases it is customary 

 to mention them by name. (See Gyp Horse.) 



Half Shoe.— (See Tips>) 



Halter. — The bridle of webbing which is used for leading 



Halter. 



Emergency Halter. 



horses. A serviceable halter can be made of rope in cases 

 of emergency, as shown in the accompanying illustration. 



Hame Strap. — The small strap which fastens the hames 



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