Judging Horses 41 
the numerical value differ in nearly every case. This has been 
done to facilitate teaching, as it indicates rather vividly the dif- 
ference in the two types. The card is divided into several main 
divisions, each of which is assigned a numerical value, and these 
are again divided into a number of parts, each of which is described. 
At the right of each description is given a figure which shows the 
percentage value attached to each particular part. 
71. In scoring, first note that part critically, and if the animal 
is as nearly perfect as possible, leave blank the column headed 
“Students,” which means that there is no cut, and that the part 
is worth all the card allows. Ifthe part is imperfect, make a cut 
taking away from the numerical value assigned the part, the per- 
centage which indicates how much it would have to be improved 
to be perfect. Make the cut on the percentage basis, that is, if 
scoring say the weight of a draft horse which is deficient 10 per 
cent, take 10 per cent of the numerical value given the character, 
which is .8. Place the .8 in the column headed “ Students.” 
Continue until all parts have been noted in the order given and 
the deficiencies recorded. Add the deficiencies and subtract from 
100, which gives the score of the animal. When the work has been 
finished, each student should correct his card to correspond with 
that of the instructor, who will give his reasons for each cut made 
and discuss the merits and demerits of the animal in detail. 
72. Rules of scoring. — It is not considered advisable to make 
a cut of less than 5 per cent on the percentage basis. Seldom will 
a part deserve a cut of more than 50 per cent, as an important 
part deserving a greater cut than thjs is so seriously at fault that 
it may disqualify the animal. The scorer must use his judgment 
in deciding the proportionate score to allow between these limits. 
It takes a very good animal to score 80, and an exceedingly choice 
one to score 90 and above. ; 
Score-card for horses. — Each breed of horses has its own 
scale of points varying in detail and numerical value, but they 
are similar to the following : — 
