8 MANAGEMENT AND BREEDING OF HORSES 



mistake in the observations that are to form the basis for 

 a conclusion. In addition to seeing things as they are, 

 we should be able to detect deviations from the correct 

 form. This is often difficult. We may be familiar with 

 the fact that a few gray hairs on the inside of the pas- 

 terns may indicate that the horse interferes, and yet when 

 we examine him entirely overlook the white hairs. In 

 such cases as this the difficulty is often increased by the 

 horseman attempting to cover up such signs, and this 

 should serve to put us on our guard. Having examined 



FIG. 6.— A WELL- EQUIPPED JUDGING PAVILION 



the horse carefully we should retain a mental picture of 

 him, as it often happens that we are called upon to judge 

 large rings of animals, and the work can be greatly 

 facilitated if we can remember each animal. P'urther, 

 retaining such a picture is of value in matching teams. 



Efficiency depends on judgment and practice. — After 

 having noted each of the horses to be considered, the 

 judgment is brought into play to decide which should be 

 placed first. In judging horses, efficiency depends largely 



