182 JUDGING LIGHT HORSES 



the large, strong-boned colt or filly does not make the most 

 attractive appearance, yet such animals seldom fail to grow 

 into the most valuable matured specimens. The sleek- 

 bodied animal presenting the round, smooth, plump form 

 is likely to catch the eye of the uninitiated, yet an animal 

 of this type will rarely grow into a large, capacious breeder, 

 or a strong, vigorous, market animal. 



If the fundamental principles of animal development have 

 been completely mastered, it will have been learned that the 

 animal makes growth and development on the bony frame- 

 work available for this purpose. If there is not sufficient 

 surface for the animal to expand or grow it cannot possibly 

 develop into a large, useful animal. The young animal 

 which is characterized by a large framework possessing 

 quality and other requisites will develop to the maximum 

 degree of efficiency. It is impossible for the small-boned 

 colt or filly to make development in a normal manner. 

 It is the universal law of growth that the size or weight 

 attained is dependent on the development of the bone and 

 the amount of surface exposed for the reception of the 

 muscles and other elements entering into the animal form 

 or make-up. 



