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MANAGEMENT AND BREEDING OF HORSES 



since horses belonging to the light type are each intended 

 for rather fast and light work, they possess many points 

 in common. 



In form the light type of horse is rather tall and the 

 legs long, so that the distance from the chest to the 

 ground is more than one-half the height of the horse from 

 the withers to the ground. The distance from the withers 



FIG. 7.— LIGHT ACTIVE TYPE 



to the knees and from the hips to the hocks is great. In 

 general conformation the light type resembles the grey- 

 hound. (Fig. 7.) 



The heavy type. — In form the heavy type of horse is 

 low set and the legs rather short, so that the distance 

 from the chest to the ground is about one-half the height 

 from the withers to the ground. The draft horse re- 

 sembles the bull dog. Weight is important. To pull 

 efficiently the draft horse must possess weight. The 

 draft horse in fair condition at maturity weighs 1,600 to 

 2,400 pounds, according to the class. (Fig. 8.) 



