THE SUFFOLK DRAFT HORSE 



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is broad, the tail well set and the quarters deep and power- 

 fully musclfed. The heavy muscling of the legs above the 

 knees and hocks is one of the special features of the breed. 

 The lower legs are devoid of long hair, and are clean cut 

 and cordy. The feet are of good size and in good in- 

 dividuals are dense and elastic. 



FIG. 116.— SUFFOLK STALLION 



The action is free and easy, notwithstanding the mas- 

 sive conformation, which, in connection with the some- 

 what lighter weight, easy keeping and docile disposition, 

 particularly adapts the Suffolk for farm work and for light 

 draft, where a certain amount of weight may be sacrificed 

 for activity and durability. Pulling contests at an early 

 time were common among Suffolk breeds and this, no 

 doubt, did much to improve the muscling, the general 

 quality and the action. 



