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THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. 



These animals all possess great speed and endurance. However, if 

 we wish to classify them with regard to speed, the American and Rus- 

 sian ordinarily come first, whilst the Norman and English only hold 

 the second place. As regards endurance, the Norman and English 

 excel the American and Russian. We will find these last two ex- 

 citable ; their chest would be improved were it a little higher, like that 

 of the English horse, for example. 



2. Trotters under the Saddle. 



Mode of utilization. — Trotters under the saddle appear on the 

 race-course always mounted, like the running-horse or the steeple- 

 chaser ; it is useless to add that they never have any obstacles to leap 

 over. 



Height. — Their height, slightly inferior to that of the preceding, 

 varies between 1.50 metres and 1.62 metres. 



Conformation. — Their conformation is the same, although still 

 greater perfection is sought, particularly with regard to the fore-quarters, 



Fig. 336.— Trotter under the saddle. 

 Bayadere, Anglo-Norman mare. (Reproduced from a photograph belonging to M. Delton.) 



already burdened with the weight of the rider. For the trotter in 

 harness, withers somewhat low, a back slightly hollow, loins rather 



