THE SCORE CARD AND ITS USE 



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Fig. 7. "Disqualification should be applied to the representative of any 

 breed that does not conform to the established standard, or i.s deject iff in 



a/*.'/ particular.'' 



of points, is that of the Shetland Pony, as adopted by the 

 American Shetland Pony Club, which is as follows: 



SCALE OF POINTS FOR SHETLAND PONY. 



POINTS SCORED 



Perfect 



Score 



1. Constitution Constitution indicated by general 



healthy appearance, perfect respiration, bright- 

 ness of eyes 10 



2. Size Ponies over four years old, 42 inches and under 



in height, two points to be deducted for every 

 inch over 42 inches up to 46 inches, fractional 

 portions to count as full inches . . 25 



3. Head Head symmetrical, rather small and fine, wide 



between eyes, ears short and erect 10 



4. Body Barrel well rounded, back short and level, 



deep chested, good breast, compact, "pony 

 build" 10 



5. Legs Legs muscular, flat boned, hind legs not cow- 



hocked or too crooked 25 



G. Mane and tail Foretop, mane and tail heavy . . . . 10 

 7. Feet Good 10 



Score of 

 Animal 

 Studied 



Total. . .... 100 



