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ness race horse (Fig. 41) ; the high stepping trot, char- 

 acterized by the height and elasticity of the stride, the 

 horse placing himself, going collectedly and marking each 

 step with extreme flexion as represented in the harness 

 show horse (Fig. 42) ; and the saddle trot, characterized 



FIG. 43. The saddle horse trot ; going collectedly, well off hocks, 

 moderate knee action, and a springy stride. 



by a square, springy, collected and balanced stride, ex- 

 ecuted in perfect rhythm and with the utmost precision 

 in order to insure the comfort and security of the rider 

 (Fig. 43). The saddle trot is distinct from the long, 

 swinging stride of the trotter, also the high, sometimes 

 pounding step of the actor, and should reveal none of the 



