152 JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



The form of the heavy harness horse should be rather 

 compact, full and well smoothed over in all the parts, and 

 showing much of symmetry and style. There should be 

 just enough of condition to give a well turned effect. 



Quality in the heavy harness horse is regarded as of 

 much importance. General refinement and finish must be 

 apparent, for coarseness is a serious defect in this kind of 

 horse, and affects values in a marked degree. Therefore the 

 features of the head should be clearly defined, and the 

 joints, bones and tendons show quality. 



The temperament of the heavy harness horse should 

 appear active, yet well under control, as seen in an ani- 

 mated, proud carriage of head, associated with the best of 

 manners, both at rest and in action. Such a temperament 

 shows more restraint than in the case of the light harness 

 horse, yet does not lack in nervous force. 



The neck of the heavy harness horse should be long, 

 of lofty carriage, with some arch, and merge smoothly with 

 head and shoulders. A certain degree of fullness of neck, 

 trim in outline, combined with length and arch, are quite 

 characteristic of this type. A heavy harness horse, with 

 such a neck, should need little assistance from the check, 

 to present a bold and lofty front. A short, thick neck 

 should meet with disfavor on the part of the judge. 



The shoulders of the heavy harness type should be long, 

 oblique and smoothly laid in. Such conformation not only 

 plays its part in furnishing correct action, but also meets 

 the demand of the critic for attractive lines. A rough, 

 straight, prominent shoulder produces a hard gait and a 

 most undesirable appearance. 



The body of the heavy harness horse exhibits a round- 

 ness and fullness of outline much more marked than in 

 the case of the light harness type. There is more thickness 

 of body, with depressions filled in and points smoothed over, 

 thus giving an appearance of condition and finish that is 

 very attractive. The withers are carried high, and extend 

 back well, but are somewhat thicker and more heavily 



