230 JUDGING HORSES 



objectionable. Breed types should be given precedence 

 over blemishes in the selection of breeding animals. Ani- 

 mals that are so defective as to impair their breeding powers 

 should be disquaUfied. 



EXERCISES 



1. What is the first thing to be sought in judging heavy 

 draft horses? Driving horses? 



2. What unsoundness disqualifies for either class of horses? 



3. How does the show ring judge go about to "throw out" 

 the poorest animals? To "place" the rest? 



4. Describe how you would "show" the action of a horse. 

 How would you judge it? 



5. Name and describe the various kinds of defective action. 



HOME PROJECT 



Select the best colt or horse on- the home farm and fit it for 

 show. Show the animal yourself in the judging ring. 



