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where the conformation shows narrow hocks. An- 

 other difference between the two types is found in 

 the muscles. The speed type throughout has long, 

 thin, narrow muscles — muscles that stretch a long 

 way and contract quickly. 



With the draft horse it is different: the muscles 

 are shorter, but they are heavy ; they are less quick 

 in their action, but they are more powerful. In 



BAD ATTITUDES DUE TO CONFORMATION 



In the first, the toes are turned out. The middle Picture 

 shows in-kneed attitude and the third s^^^s m-turned toes 

 Whether standing or traveling, the appearance is unpleasant 

 and mitigates against the value of the animals. 



both types good proportions are always desirable. 

 The width between the eyes should be as much or 

 more than one-third the length of the head. The 

 distance from the point over the shoulders to the 

 ground should be about equal to the distance from 

 the point over the hips to the ground; and m turn 

 this distance, whatever it is, should be about equal 



