122 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



The conformation of the mare is narrower all through 

 than in the stallion. The shoulders are comparatively 

 light, the withers narrow, the breast and chest less thick 

 than with the male, and the body long and deep. At ma- 

 turity, the belly of the mare often shows considerable 

 roundness and downward curve, features associated with 

 reproduction. While her back should be well sustained, 

 she should show a long line and great capacity between the 

 front and hind flanks. The limbs of the mare often dis- 

 play delicacy of outline and refinement of bone. 



The constitutional vigor of the mare as with the stal- 

 lion, is shown in the active, alert character of head and eye, 

 in the depth and prominence of breast, the width and 

 strength of back, and the length, depth and capacity of 

 body. There are really no essential differences, excepting 

 in degree, in the various features which guide one in deter- 

 mining constitutional vigor, in either mare or stallion. 



The temperament of the mare is less active as a rule 

 than in case of the stallion. She is not self-assertive, 

 but not necessarily lacking in interest in things about her. 

 Her disposition may be quite variable, though she is not 

 likely to be as aggressive as the stallion. The temperament 

 in most cases is more notable from the standpoint of type 

 than sex. 



