HORSES AND MULES 



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Weight is not so important. The carriage horse must necessarily 

 be heavier than the roadster, because he is required to draw a heavier 

 vehicle and the saddle horse must be able to perform the gaits of his class. 

 Size will depend upon the use to which he is put. 



Draft Type. — Horses of this type are used in hauling heavy loads at a 

 comparatively slow gait, and should possess strength and endurance. A 



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draft horse should be massive, relatively close to the ground and weigh at 

 least 1600 pounds. He should have a heavy body; a short, strong back; a 

 strong constitution; a sloping shoulder and a long, level croup. He should 

 also have plenty of bone of good quality and large, sound feet. His legs 

 should set properly under him and his pasterns should be long and sloping. 

 The important gait of the draft horse is the walk. The stride should be 

 long and straight. A combination of weight, muscle and good feet and 



' Courtesy of The Field, New York City. 



