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LIVESTOCK ON THE FARM 



considerably above the earth where the feet rest and because 

 most of the power for pulling is developed in the hind quarter. 

 The horse is really a pushing machine. It pushes itself along 

 with its hind legs. Thus, by increasing the weight of the front 

 end of the horse it can draw a heavier load. A well-developed 

 front quarter also aids in this. 



It is said that if a team pulling a load of grain in sacks up 

 a hill, becomes stalled, it can be helped out by means of this 



FIG. 12. At ease. A horse of the roadster type. 



principle. If some of the sacks of grain are taken from the 

 wagon and put on the backs of the horses they can take the 

 load up. This gives added weight to the front end of the body 

 and prevents it from lifting up. 



THE ROADSTER TYPE 



Everything that has been said above about the draft horse 

 is true of the roadster, except as to the comparative length 

 of the legs, width of body, and crest on neck. 



Size and Weight. In size, the roadster type of horse is 

 almost the equal of the draft type but it is much lighter. 



