JUDGING A HORSE 



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TYPES OF HORSES 



There are two distinct types of horses. The light type, 

 useful for light work and speed, and the heavy type used 

 for heavy draft work. Horses belonging to the former 

 type are usually designated "light horses," while those 

 belonging to the latter are commonly called "draft 

 horses." Light horses are further divided into running, 

 trotting, pacing, saddling, coaching and like classes. 

 Draft horses, likewise, are divided into light, medium and 

 heavy draft classes. 



The light type. — There is considerable variation in 

 type among light horses, depending on the purposes for 

 which they are adapted. Thus the trotting horse dififers 

 in many respects from the saddle horse, and the running 

 horse has many characteristics unlike either. However, 



