154 THE BREEDS OF LIVE-STOCK 
free and elastic, not too much knee and hock action, but 
going close to the ground, especially in the canter and 
gallop; no paddle or roll, and feet not to go close 
enough to interfere; a good straightaway walker. 
Weight. — 1000 to 1300 pounds. Height. —15 hands 
1 inch to 16 hands and over (Fig. 22). 
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. — Heavy-weight Hunter. 
182. Classes. — At the leading horse-shows there are 
several classes for Hunters of different types and different 
weight-carrying abilities. Qualified Hunters are those 
that have been registered with the National Steeple Chase 
and Hunt Association, but need not be clean bred. 
Heavy-weight Hunters must carry up to 200 pounds to 
hounds (qualified and not qualified). Middle-weight 
Hunters must carry up to 180 pounds to hounds (qualified 
and not qualified). Light-weight Hunters must carry up 
to 165 pounds to hounds (qualified and not qualified). 
Thoroughbred Hunters must be registered in the stud-book. 
183. Uses. — The Hunter should not have more than 
three or four days of all-day fox-hunting in a fortnight; 
with drags, some may go three times a week, but much 
