132 JUDGING DRAFT HORSES 



they are drawn there is a plentiful supply on the market 

 and, consequently, they sell for very moderate prices. 



Expresser. — Expressers are draft horses which have 

 draft form with a reasonable amount of coach horse finish. 

 They range in height from 15-3 to 16-2 hands and weigh 

 from 1200 to 1500 pounds. Such a horse must have the 

 weight to carry a good load and the finish and action to 

 take it at a reasonably fast rate. Expressers should there- 

 fore walk and trot well, having straight, regular and well- 

 balanced action with both knee and hock development and 

 more than the usual flexion. 



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