LIGHT HARNESS GROUP OR TYPE 



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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 slcin 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 



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