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have a phlegmatic or lymphatic temperament. The large 

 horses of draft class are usually regarded of this tempera- 

 ment. Horses vary much in temperament, but in their 

 relationship to man, naturally incline to service. If willing 

 to adjust himself to the work at hand, injecting sufficient 

 animation to produce the best of results, his temperament 



Fig. 24. "The temperament is mainly indicated by the expression of the 

 eye, the carriage of the head and neck, and the disposition to act." 



will be of the right kind. A nervous temperament, quick 

 to act, yet well balanced, and associated with reasonable 

 intelligence, best meets the requirements of the horseman. 

 A phlegmatic temperament, slow to move, uncertain as to 

 action, coupled with a dull mind, would find no advocate 

 among horse lovers. The temperament is mainly indicated 

 by the expression of the eye, the carriage of the head and 

 neck, and the disposition to act, as seen under the direc- 

 tion of either voice or hand. A lively yet pleasant eye, a 

 tendency to carry the ear erect or pointing forward, and 



