THE TYPES AND CLASSES <)l 1IOKSKS 1Q9 



flexing of the limbs and carriage of body while in motion. 

 If the action is true and snappy at the walk, then 110 un- 

 reasonable penalty should be placed against the horse that 

 lacked somewhat in speed, though of course, other things 

 being equal, the one that will trot most rapidly has the ad- 

 vantage. Age and training have much to do with the 

 character of draft horse action. Young, green colts do not 

 show to advantage. 



Fig. 59. "From a side view one may best judge the flexing of the 

 limbs and carriage of body while in motion." 



