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flexing of the limbs and carriage of body while in motion. 

 If the action is true and snappy at the walk, then no un- 

 reasonable penalty should be placed against the horse that 

 lacked somewhat in speed, though of course, other things 

 being equal, the one that will trot most rapidly has the ad- 

 vantage. Age and training have much to do with the 

 character of draft horse action. Young, green colts do not 

 show to advantage. 



Fig. 59. — "Prom a side view one may best judge the flexing of tlie 

 limbs and carriage of body wbile in motion." 



