THE SCORE CARD AND ITS USE 



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Fig. 7. — "Disqualification should be applied to the representative of any 

 breed that does not conform to the established standard, or is- defective in 

 any particular.^' 



of points, is that of the Shetland Pony, as adopted hy the 

 American Shetland Pony Club, which is as follows: 



SCALE OF POINTS FOR SHETLAND PONY. 



Perfect 

 POINTS SCORED Score 



Constitution — Constitution indicated by general 

 healthy appearance, perfect respiration, bright- 

 ness of eyes 10 



Size — Ponies over four years old, 42 inches and under 

 in height, two points to be deducted for every 

 inch over 42 inches up to 46 inches, fractional 

 portions to count as full inches 25 



Head — Head symmetrical, rather small and fine, wide 



between eyes, ears short and erect 10 



Body — Barrel well rounded, back short and level, 

 deep chested, good breast, compact, "pony 

 build" 10 



Legs — Legs muscular, flat boned, hind legs not cow- 

 hocked or too crooked 25 



Mane and tail — Foretop, mane and tail heavy . . . . 10 



Feet — Good 10 



Total 100 



Score of 

 Animal 

 Studied 



