Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 



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The chest must be deep; in fact, it is self evident that a hunter 

 should be "well-hearted" in order to provide plenty of space for the 

 free play of heart and lungs under extreme exertion. Width of chest 

 is not required and often means bulky shoulders. 



A slightly flat side is desirable, though the ribs must not be short, 

 otherwise the horse becomes "tucked up" or "washy" in appearance. 



The back and loin should be of medium length, and the latter 

 must be broad and clothed with powerful muscles, passing into neatly 



Fig. 179. — The hunter in action. Edward B. McLean's Alarms jumping at 

 the National Capitol Horse Show, Washington, D. C, ridden by Louis Leith. 



turned quarters — the so-called "goose rump" being of objectionable 

 conformation. 



The arms should be strong and powerful; the forearms of good 

 breadth above and ending below in broad-jointed, clean knees. A 

 stiff knee is certainly detrimental, as is also low daisy-cutting action, 

 as such horses cannot freely flex and extend their joints during the 

 leap. 



The thighs and gaskins must be neatly turned, and clothed with 

 powerful muscles. Particular attention must be paid to the hocks and 



