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wearing qualities, and it is a fact that tlie blue horn of the black 

 foot is more dense and tough than the white. White points 

 behind are less objectionable than in front. In fact they are 

 generally considered to improve a horse's appearance as does 

 some white in his countenance. Wliite markings, wherever 

 they may be, should be as s;)Tiimetrical as possible and sharply 

 defined. Large, irregular white patches or splashes are ex- 

 tremely objectionable. 



Odd markings are imdesirable. The leprous spots are the 

 small, more or less regular areas, completely denuded of pig- 

 ment, that are seen about the muzzle, the eyes, and under the tail. 

 The so-called tiger spots are the large, irregular areas of a pinkish 

 or yellowish tint, surrounded by a zone of lighter shade, which 

 resemble in appearance the spots on the tiger lily. They are 

 especially common over the croup. 



Market and Show Classes. — By classes of horses is meant the 

 market and show ring creations. The classes should not be 

 confused with types, which are mechanical distinctions. 



Market and Show Classes 



