40 THE HORSE. 



the racer shonld differ considerably in tliis particular 

 point ; the shape which would suit the one would be 

 worse than useless to the other. In this respect they 

 are diametrically opposed. 



The heavy draught-horse requires an upright, thick, 

 and very weighty shoulder. This confoimation will 

 give him as much muscular strength, " and weight in the 

 collar, as will be sufficient to assist the hind-quarters in 

 moving his enormous load ; besides, the upright shoul- 

 der will fit the collar so accui'atcly throughout, that 

 there will be a distribution of pressure over the whole 

 surface," in place of being confined to the spot from 

 whence the draught commences. 



The lighter draught-horse should have a strong and 

 thick, but moderately-slanted, shoulder, with an ele- 

 vated wither. This will enable him to step lightly, 

 freely, and actively in his varied operations, whilst 

 sufficient strength and weight are retained for the sort 

 of di-aught to which he is put. He -vnil be a strong, 

 and yet very handy sort of horse, for a variety of 

 operations about a farm. As his shape does not con- 

 fine him to one particular sort of work, he Tvill be 

 found generally useful. He wiU have more speed, 

 lightness, and activity, especially in turning, than the 

 dray-horse, although he may not have so much strength 

 for a straight, heavy pull. 



In the hunter, the withers ought to be high, and the 

 shoulder well laid back. The high withers will ma- 



