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JUDGING DRAFT HORSES 



and inclination to light bone. The general appearan.ee 

 of the Percheron is characteristic of the draft type, although 

 specimens of the breed possess more rotundity, smoothness 

 of form, general activity and refinement than other draft 

 breeds. Stallions of approved breeding should weigh 2000 



FIG. 31. Percheron stallion. 



to 2200 pounds. The weight of the mares ranges from 1600 

 to 1800 pounds. The two colors most in favor are gray and 

 black, the former being more desirable usually. Other 

 colors such as bays, browns, and chestnuts, characterize 

 the breed. One of the chief distinguishing characteristics 

 of the Percheron breed is the weight which they attain, 

 at the same time retaining quality and refinement more 



