252 THE HANDBOOK FOE PEACTICAL FARMEES 



German coach. — This breed originated in Germany and varies 

 widely in size and conformation. The breed assumes different 

 names in the more important horse-breeding States. Thus we 

 have the Oldenburg horse* Hanoverian horse, Trakehnen or 

 East Prussian horse and the like. 



In form the German coach horse lacks the syimiietry of the 

 hackney and is more rugged, with the action at the walk and 



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trot longer but lacking in style. The weight varies from one 

 thousand three hundred pounds to one thousand five hundred 

 pounds and the height from sixteen hands to seventeen hands. 

 Color varies, with black, brown and chestnut most common. This 

 breed has not found a large following in America. 



Breeds of the draft type. — The breeds of this type are in 

 striking contrast to those of the light type. The drafters are 

 low set, blocky and short in the leg. Here weight is important 

 in order to pull heavy loads. Hence, to be classed as a draft 

 horse, he must weigh at least one thousand five hundred pounds. 



