CHAPTER VI. 



THE TYPES AND CLASSES OP HORSES. 



Since the day of the primeval horse, this animal during 

 the centuries has passed through a remarkable evolution. 

 The influence of climate, soil and other features of environ- 

 ment, and the breeding operations of man, has resulted in 

 the development of horses strikingly different in type, 

 character and purpose. At the present time it is assumed 

 that all horses may be classified into four distinct types or 

 groups. Within each of these types v?ill be found sub- 

 types which combine the essential features of the type as 

 a whole, yet differing in certain details of size, conforma- 

 tion and character. The four types in question, which 

 will be considered in detail, are the following: (a) The 

 draft or power type ; (6) The light harness or speed type ; 

 (c) The heavy harness type; (d) The saddle type. 



JUDGING THE DRAFT OR POWER TYPE OF HORSE BY 

 SCALE OF POLNTS. 



The draft or power type of horse is more especially 

 needed on the farm and in trade, and in spite of the de- 

 velopment of the motor vehicle, this type of horse bids fair 

 to increase in importance. For this reason it is assigned 

 first consideration as a subject of study. Genuine draft 

 horses of merit are quite likely in future to gain in favor 

 on the farm and to be in active demand at remunerative 

 prices. The motor will no doubt grow in importance, but 

 on most farms and in short haul drayage work in the city, 

 the draft horse will continue to be the main reliance. 



The following score card gives a standard scale of points 

 for a draft horse, and its character and application will 

 be considered in detail: 



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