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breaking over fore foot, called "speedy cutting," and (8) "cross firing," 

 a fault in pacers corresponding to forging in trotters. 



The condition of the light-harness horse is in marked contrast to 

 the types previously described. When in desirable racing condition 

 there seems to be a total absence of fat from the muscles. A clean-cut, 

 sinewy appearance indicates proper racing trim. For hard use on the 

 road a fat horse is almost equally objectionable. The fat horse is soft, 

 sweats easily, and tires quickly. However, proper condition is not 

 secured by giving short rations. The roadster should be well fed, and 

 kept in proper condition by plenty of exercise. 



Color. — A study of the American Trotting Register, which is the 

 stud book in which Standardbred horses are recorded, indicates that 

 the colors per thousand horses are as follows: 605 bays, 140 chestnuts, 

 130 browns, 85 blacks, 25 grays, 13 roans, and 2 duns. The first four 

 colors — bay, chestnut, brown, and black — are liked best. Grays, roans, 

 and duns are not so popular. 



