HORSE BREEDING. 



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should not approach each other in this manner, but should stand 

 squarely, turnhig neither outwards nor inwards, and the limbs should 

 maintain this position down to the foot, which also should be planted 

 straight forwards and backwards. 



j^lfj, g._Shows the hocks too far apart, the points turned outwards, 

 with a lateral deviation inwards from hock to foot, the toes turned 

 inwards (parrot toed). 



Coming to the fore quarters the illustrations will give a good idea of 

 «?hape, obliquity of shoulder, setting on of the neck and carriage of 



Jihe head. 



_Pig^ i?._Shows good conformation of head, neck and shoulders.^ 

 pig^ ^\_Shows shoulders too upright, neck too short and thick, 

 throat' thick and heavy, ears and eyes badly placed, and general expres- 

 sion bad. 



j^'ig^ T.— Shows correct position of fore limb and foot. 

 ji^ig, [/-.—Shows feet too close together; the horse is bandy-legged. 

 jTig^ 17._The feet are too wide apart; the horse straddles. 

 j^ilg] If .—Shows the toes turned out; when traveling he will rool his 

 toes inward, and in all probability strike the opposite limb some place 

 between the pastern and knee, or even above the knee, according to the 

 lieicrht of action. This is called speedy stroke, and is very undesirable, 

 as i"t necessitates the wearing of boots for protection, and is liable to 

 cause him to stumble. 



jTig, A^— Shows the contrary conformation ; the toes turn inwards, 

 giving the animal a waddling action, which has a very clumsy and 

 unatti-active appearance. There is considerable waste motion. 



7//^. Y.—CjUes a side view of fore leg. The position is correct, the 

 knee large, strong and straight, neither bending forwards, "knee 

 spring," nor backwards, "calf-knee." 



jPlg^ Z.— Shows the knee bending backwards, "calf or buck-kneed." 

 This conformation is well marked, causes undue strain on back liga- 

 ments and tendons. 



Fi(j. yM.— Shows a small, weak knee, with the tendons tied m or 

 pinched below the joint. 



Fig. BB.—Sho\\s the pastern too long and weak. 

 Fig. (7(7.— Shows the pastern too short; there is a want of flexi- 

 bility; the action will be stiff and stilty. 



Fig. DD.— Shows a good limb in a correct position. 

 Fig EF.— Shows the pastern too short and upright; the action will 

 be stiff and stilty, especially for saddle purposes. The concussion is so 

 ^leat that parts are very liable to disease. 



Fig. FF.—Shosws the opposite conformation ; the pastern is too long 



