24 A BC OF THE HORSE 



has good all-round action in a trap, 

 or an animal which is perfect in its 

 pacos and quiet for the most nervous 

 old gentleman to ride, will command 

 a very big figure. A typical cob 

 should have a round barrel and 

 quarters, and short, muscular, flat 

 limbs. The neck should be short 

 and muscular, and should be joined 

 to well-sloping shoulders, with that 

 graceful line which denotes strength 

 and good breeding. The knees 

 should be broad and flat, whilst 

 the hocks should denote strength 

 without coarseness. The hind legs 

 should not be set on too far behind, so 



