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BULLETIN 4*7, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



While one can not expect the highest quality in draft horses, there 

 should not be a tendency toward undue coarseness which would indi- 

 cate weakness. As extra weight is likely to be associated with coarse- 

 ness, and as the combination of weight and quality is especially 

 desirable, special attention should be paid to the quality of extra 

 large horses. The students should look to qualit} 7 as shown in the 

 legs. The cannon bone especially should be clean, with a well- 

 defined tendon be- 

 hind. In the case of 

 the breeds w h i c h 

 have long hair, or 

 " feather," upon the 

 lower leg and coro- 

 net the fineness of 

 the hair is given con- 

 siderable attention 

 as an indication of 

 the quality of bone 

 and hoof. 



Temperament. — 

 While the draft horse 

 should be lively, en- 

 ergetic, and vigor- 

 ous, he should be of 

 a docile disposition, 

 manageable at all 

 times, and give evi- 

 dence of intelligence. 

 Excessive nervous- 

 ness as well as a slug- 

 gish temperament 

 should result in a 

 cut in the score. The 

 and vices and make 



n,l head. 



student should be observant of bad habits 

 deductions for them under temperament. 



HEAD AM) NECK. 



Head. — The head should be proportionate to the body in size. It 

 should show character and have a pleasing appearance. (Fig. 8.) 

 There should be freedom from excessive flesh, coarseness, and irreg- 

 ularities. The appearance of the horse depends much upon the 

 manner in which the head is carried. 



N tizzle. — The muzzle should be large, the lips thin, and well con- 

 trolled, covering teeth which meet evenly. Large flexible nostrils 

 indicate good breathing power. There should be a healthy pink 



