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Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 



yet wants them big and strong. Because of the prices paid, the trade 

 is usually compelled to take the plainer, rougher horses of the heavy 

 draft class, and some are slightly blemished or unsound, such as "off 

 in the wind," small sidebones, curbs, wire marks, etc. Loggers should 

 stand from 16-1 to 17-2 hands, and weigh from 1,700 to 2,200 pounds. 



Chunks 



The term "chunk" is significant of the conformation of most of 

 the horses in this group. Chunks are of three classes. Eastern, Farm, 

 and Southern. 



Eastern chunks. — At one time this class was known as Boston 

 chunks, but as the trade has widened to other cities they are known 



Fig. 184. — Eastern chunk. 



by the general name of eastern chunks. They are most generally 

 used in pairs or three abreast to do the same work as draft horses; but 

 may be used in pairs, in a four-in-hand, or in a six-in-hand team. The 

 eastern chunk may be briefly and accurately described as a horse of 

 draft horse type in all respects except size and weight. He is, then, a 

 little drafter. He is usually a little more low set and compact than 

 the true drafter. He stands from 15 to 16 hands high, usually not 

 over 15-3, and weighs from 1,300 to 1,550 pounds, depending upon 

 size and condition. Being required to do his work mostly at the walk, 

 his action should be similar to that of the draft horse. 



Farm chunks. — Horses of this class may be found on the market 

 at all seasons of the year, but during the spring months they form an 



