Thoroughbred stallion, IMP. ORMONDE, owned by W. O'B. Macdonough, 

 Menlo Park, Cal. A Derby winner sired by Bend Or. 



DESCRIPTION OF THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE 



IT IS of much assistance in understanding the type of the thoroughbred to 

 remember that they are the oldest of the breeds of horses and that they have 

 been bred for many years for a leading purpose and this has generally been 

 running speed. To secure this there had to be associated with the mechanism 

 that produces it, unusual quality of structure, stamina and ambition. The 

 running record for a mile is held by Salvator, the time being 1 :35~y 2 on a straight 

 track. The common colors among the representatives of this breed are brown, 

 bay and chestnut. The distinguishing features are a refined appearance, 

 especially clearly defined lineaments, with length of neck, deep chest, short 

 upper line, long under line, somewhat straight croup, muscular thighs, neat 

 pasterns, dense bone, firm muscle and active temperament. An inclination to 

 ranginess in type is required, with a racy appearance, usually resulting in a 

 horse standing 16 hands. Extreme breeding for the leading characteristics 

 mentioned makes it necessary to discountenance in the show ring light bodies 

 and a general appearance which has given rise to the term "weedy," which is 

 also associated with lengthy pasterns and long legs. Being highly sensitive in 

 organization t)iey frequently reflect an erratic temperament. Their purpose being 

 principally fov racing, high quality with endurance and spirit are cardinal 

 qualities, and it is these same features which have made them useful in the 

 production of strong drivers and stylish carriage and saddle horses. 



