SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



portion, and when at rest, symmetry of 

 all parts ; quick and active when walk- 

 ing, and showy and fast at the trot. 



THE HEAD. 



This should be of medium size, free 

 from coarseness or heaviness, and 

 neither carried too high or too low. 



The Eyes full and placed well apart. 



Ears small, fine, and well pointed. 



The Neck should be gracefuUy 

 curved, of medium length, and free from 

 any tendency to weediness. 



It should have a beautiful descent 

 towards the shoulders, which ought to 

 be of moderate length and strongly clad 

 with muscle. 



Fore Arms long and cannon bone 

 proportionate. 



Knees broad and covered by thin 

 skin, with a corresponding condition of 

 the hocks, which should be clean and 



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