THE DRAFT HORSE 75 



which should teach the pupils to recognize good pro- 

 portions in the horse. 



Three important points for measurements are, length 

 of the head, total length of the body, and the total 

 height of the body. 



FIG. 25. A PEUCIIEKON TEAM 



Use an ordinary tape measure in this part of the 

 exercise. 



1. The height of the horse, from the top of the 

 withers to the ground. 



2. The height of the horse from the hips to the 

 ground. 



3. Length of the body from the point of the elbow 

 to the back of the buttock. 



4. The length of the head. 



It will be found in a horse of good proportions that 



