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urement; and, second, because some of the parts are not 

 well defined and it is often difficult to know just where 

 to begin the measurement. Where reliable information 



FIG. 14.— MEASURING THE HEAD 



is desired, the measurements should be carefully checked. 

 The following table gives an idea of the measurements 

 of some of the more important parts in both heavy and 

 light horses : 



'Measurements for Draft and Speed Horses 



Name of part 



Draft 



Speed 



Number of horses measured 



Weight, pounds 



Height at withers, inches 



Height at highest point of croup 



Length from point of shoulder to quarter. 

 From lowest point of chest to ground.... 



Length of shoulder , 



Length from top of shoulder to hip 



Circumference of body at girth 



Length of head , 



