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of the limbs should be true, the feet being carried straight away, 

 with no so-called paddling or irregularity of gait. The feet should 

 be picked up with snap, whether at walk or trot, and carried clear 

 of the ground, showing the sole of the foot clearly in the move- 

 ment. High knee action is not essential, but a strong, full, true 

 movement of both knee and hock, without dragging or stiffness, 



Fig. 34. A champion Clydesdale stallion owned by Galbraith & Son, show- 

 ing draft weight and conformation. Photograph from McLay Bros. 



is very important. The draft horse should have an active walk, 

 for the value of a fast walker considerably exceeds that of the 

 sluggish type. In the sale or show ring high-class action with 

 a draft horse adds materially to the selling or show value, no 

 matter what the breed. A free and easy movement of knee and 

 hock is essential to high-class action. In connection with good 

 action the head and neck should be carried high, with style and 

 body action. 



