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JUDGING LIGHT HORSES 



vidual. Specimens should possess in addition regular, well- 

 balanced action for drawing a light vehicle at a rapid rate 

 when necessary. Pacers are not usually recognized as the 

 most acceptable in this class. They require a smooth surface 

 for their best performance, and because of this they are not 

 widely adapted to general road purposes. 



FIG. 57. Roadster team. 

 SCORE CARD FOR LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. 



Perfect score. 



GENERAL APPEARANCE 12 Points. 

 Height: 

 Weight: 



Form: symmetrical, smooth, stylish 4 



Quality: bone clean, firm, and indicating sufficient substance; 



tendons defined; hair and skin fine 4 



Temperament: active, kind disposition 4 



HEAD AND NECK 6 Points. 



Head: lean, straight 1 



Muzzle: fine, nostrils large; lips thin, even, teeth sound . . 1 



Eyes: full, bright, clear, large 1 



Forehead: broad, full 1 



Ears: medium size, pointed, well carried, and not far apart 1 



Neck: muscled; crest high; throat-latch, fine; windpipe large 1 



Carried forward 



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