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neck. As a horse is looked at more frequently from the 

 near than from the off-side ; his mane, as a rule, should 

 fall to the off-side. 



Under this heading we must also put good carriage of 

 the head and tail, and true and showy action. For carriage 

 of the head and neck, see p. 84, et seq. The tail during 

 movement should be held well out, with the hairs falling 

 from it in graceful curves. To look well at the walk or 

 trot, the limbs should work in lines parallel to the direc- 

 tion in which the horse is going ; for any crossing or 

 dishing of the legs will detract from the grace of their 

 movement. Somewhat lofty, " cadenced " action in the 

 walk or trot of the hack or charger will be pleasing to 

 the eye, as it will suggest the possession of force and 

 speed held well in reserve. 



A bright, intelligent expression of face, which is 

 greatly assisted by the movements of the ears, adds 

 much to the beauty of the horse. 



As regards colour, see Chapter XX. 



