The Breeds of Horses 2' 
ment, which awards a maintenance bounty to horses of approve: 
standing. 
35. Belgian compared with the Percheron. — In general con 
formation the Belgian is of the most compact form, having a maxi 
Fic. 12. —The Belgian draft horse. 
mum of weight for its size. The Belgian is even more corapact 
than the Percheron. The body is very full in the breast anc 
unusually broad and deep of back, no breed, in proportion to its 
size, showing so much body girth. The rump is often rather short 
and steep, with the tail set low, which is objectionable. The face 
or nose is straight. The lower legs are free from the long hai 
characteristic of the Clydesdale and Shire (Fig. 12). 
36. The Suffolk draft horse. — Previous to the latter half ol 
