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JUDGING LIGHT HORSES 



should show a large, strong bone, deep muscling, and a 

 compact, massive form throughout. The hindquarters should 

 likewise be long, deep, and prominently developed. The 

 first impression of the stallion should be that of boldness 

 and strength, combined with symmetry of form, quality, 

 constitution, and prepotency. 



The major difference between the stallion and the mare is 

 the size and the characteristics which relate to sex differences. 



FIG. 75. Percheron brood mare, showing femininity and breeding capacity- 



The form of the mare should in general be the same as that 

 of the stallion, differing in the fineness of the features and 

 the feminine qualities exhibited. While the mare should 

 be strongly muscled, there should not be the same degree of 

 massiveness as found in the stallion. The head should 

 be large, broad, clear cut in outline, and have the feminine 

 characteristics clearly portrayed. The neck should be 

 relatively longer than in the stallion, while there should not 



