DRAFT BREEDS 



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In clistingiiisliing typical rei^resentatives of the two breeds. In 

 contrast with representatives of most other breeds, the Clydes- 

 dale is recognized as a horse standing over more ground, with a 

 toppy carriage, lacking somewhat in w^idth and compactness, but 

 well set np on legs, the direction of whicli, viewed from either the 

 side or the end, is most accurate (Fig. 71). The quality of the 



Fig. 71. — A Clydesdale .stallion of most impressive character, showing the form, .set- 

 ting of hind legs, slope of pasterns, quality of bone, feather, and distribution of white most 

 desirable in this breed. 



lx>ne is ideal ; the conformation of the hocks the most perfect of 

 any of the draft breeds ; the slope of the pasterns offers tlie great- 

 est relief to concussion, and at the same time affords an angle of 

 greatest degree through w^hich to lift. In size and form the feet 

 reflect the gi*eat care that has been exerted in selection, although 

 the texture of horn, especially in white points, is not as dense and 

 tough as in the case of the Percheron. The amount of feather has 

 been materially reduced in compliance with American demand, 



