JUDGING JACKS AND JENNETS 



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it as a most important evidence of quality. The jack natur- 

 ally carries a thick, long coat, and any lack in this respect 

 is undesirable. 



The temperament of the jack is phlegmatic and he is 

 quiet to the extreme, in comparison with the horse. He 

 moves about se- 

 dately and exhib- 

 its a most stable 

 temperament. In 

 disposition the jack 

 is also mild and 

 quiet, with few bad 

 habits. 



The head of the 

 jack is notable for 

 its comparatively, 

 large size, lack of 

 refinement and fine 

 proportions, and 

 long, large, rather 

 coarse, hairy ears. 

 The ears at matur- 

 ity should show at 

 least 33 inches be- 

 tween the extended 

 tips. They should 

 be pointed and car- 

 ried erect in alert 

 form. The head of 

 the jack is rather 

 deep from upper 

 to under side, and 

 the nose has a Roman curvature which adds to the heaviness 

 of appearance. 



The forehand of the jack inclines to be somewhat erect 

 in the shoulder, the knee is large, the bone of the leg is 

 heavy and strong, and the feet are comparatively smaller 



Fig. 100. "The ears at maturity should show at 

 least 33 inches between the extended tips." 



