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which the more important are Hambletonians, descending from 

 Hambletonian 10, Mambrinos from Mambrino Chief, Clays from 

 Henry Clay, Hals from Tom Hall, and the Morgans from Justin 

 Morgan, the latter of which is now classed as a separate breed. 

 In conformation the standard bred tends to be angular, the 

 muscles and joints prominent, and the ribs more or less notice- 

 able, Avith rear ribs longer, giving a straighter underline than in 



Fig. 141. — Standard breed ; a good type from which to breed driving horses. 



the thoroughbred. The standard bred is larger, averaging one 

 thousand one hundred pounds in weight and possibly sixteen 

 hands in height. All colors are found, but bays, blacks, and 

 browns are the most common. 



This being America's principal racehorse, speed at the trot 

 and pace is the major requirement. The action must be true, 

 varying neither to the right nor the left. Long-reaching knee 

 and hock action with the feet picked up smartly is most essential. 



Breeds of the coach type. — The breeds of coach horses are 

 useful for stylish action and carriage or coach Avork. They owe 

 their origin and improvement, in the main, to the thoroughbred 

 and Arabian. These two breeds did much to increase the speed 

 and improve the action, as well as to increase the endurance of 

 the coach breeds. 



Hackney. — This breed of coach horses originated in England 

 and is noted for its stylish and high action. Improvement dates 



