212 JUDGING HORSES 



developed for speed alone. A peaceable, quiet disposition 

 is desired, and the animal that will conserve its strength 

 for work, even in the midst of most exciting surroundings, 

 is the horse best suited for draft purposes. 



Head. — The head of the draft horse should be large 

 enough to be in proportion with the rest of the body. The 

 proper size can only be learned by experience. It should 

 be well carried to give style and finish to the animal's ap- 

 pearance. A straight profile is generally found on the horse 

 of greatest intelligence ; the rounding profile, which gives 

 the Roman nose to the animal, may indicate stubbornness, 

 and the incurving profile is usually found on the horse that 

 is easily controlled, but of small capacity for training. 

 Profiles of horses vary with the breed. • 



Forehead. — The forehead covers that part of the head 

 extending from a line drawn between the eyes back or up 

 to a line drawn between the ears. It should be broad and 

 full, indicating intelligence. 



Eyes. — The eyes should be bright, full, clear, and of the 

 same color. Clearness and brightness of the eyes indicate 

 intelligence and a generally healthy condition. The eye is 

 a good index to the disposition of the horse. Small eyes 

 usually indicate a mean disposition; large mild eyes, a 

 good one. The judge should examine carefully for cases 

 of blindness, as these are disqualifications. 



Ears. — The ears should be of proportionate size, which 

 is best told by experience. The way a horse carries his 

 ears is a good index to the disposition of the animal. 

 Alertness of the ears shows vigor and life. While move- 

 ment of the ears generally indicates spirit, it may also 

 indicate defective eyesight, a condition which should be 

 carefully inspected. 



