Photo from The Wave, 1S97 



Thoroughbred stallion, Imp. Ormonde, owned by W. O'B. Macdonough, 

 Menlo Park, Cal. A Derby winner sired by Bend Or. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE THOROUGHBREB HORSE 



It It* of much assistance in understanding the type of the thorouRhbred to 

 remember that they are the oldest of the breeds of horses and that they have 

 been bred for many years for a leading purpose and this has generally been running 

 speed. To secure this there had to be associated with the mechanism that pro- 

 duces it, unusual quality of structure, stamina and ambition. The running record 

 for a mile is held by Salvator, the time being l:3.J!j. The common colors among the 

 representatives of this breed are brown, bay and chestnut. The distinguishing 

 features are a refined appearance, especially clearly defined lineaments, with length 

 of neck, deep chest, short upper line, long under line, somewhat straight croup, 

 muscular thighs, neat pasterns, dense bone, firm muscle and active temperament. 

 An inclination to ranginess in type is required, with a racy appearance, usually 

 resulting in a horse standing 16 hands. E.xtreme breeding for the leading charac- 

 teristics mentioned makes it necessary to discountenance in the show ring light 

 bodies ;*ud a general appearance which has given rise to the term " weedy," which ' 

 is also associated with lengthy pasterns and long legs. Being highly sensitive in 

 organization they frequently reflect an erratic temperament. Their purpose being 

 principally for racing, high quality with endurance and spirit are cardinal quali- 

 ties, and it is these same features which have made them useful In the production 

 of strong drivers and stylish carriage and saddle horses. 



