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some of the more modern breeds. In color 

 they are iisualh^ dark. 



3. American T^r^^Z/cv-.v, which are of American 

 origin and are represented b\- a preponderance 

 ot l)lood in the native light horses of America. 

 '1 hev are usuall\- dark in color, hut \arv i-reatU 

 in t\|)e. Oualit\- and stamina are outstandin;/ 

 attributes, since they are descended from the 

 Thoroughbred. 



4. Morgans, a branch of the American Trot- 

 ters. 



5. American Saddle-Horses, which are found 

 most numerous in Kentucky, Missouri and 

 Tennessee. This breed possesses extreme 

 st\le and quality and shows five gaits ; namely, 

 walk, trot, canter, rack, running walk or fox 

 trot or slow pace. The solid dark colors are 

 preferred in this breed. 



II. Coach-Horses 



are larger than those of the former class. 

 They range in weight from i , 1 50 to i ,450 pounds, 

 and in heio-ht from is. 2 to 16 hands, the averao-e 

 w^eight being about 1,250 pounds, and height 

 15.3 hands. They are similar to Light Horses 

 in skeletal structure, but are ver\' smooth in 

 conformation, showing thicker muscles and 

 more symmetrical bod\- curves. Their use is to 

 draw fine carriages and carry fine harness, 

 consequent!)- style, action and qualit}' are 

 essential. Extreme high action at knee and 



