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itself to the hand on being introduced into the mouth. Nippers 

 with broken edges indicate that the horse is addicted to cribbing. 



Fig. 18. — Imported Perchekon Stallion "Carnot," No. 66666. Imported 

 by J. Crouch & Son, Lafayette, Ind. Sold to W. S. Corso, Whitehall, 111., 

 for $10,000. "Champion Percheron Stallion of America." 



The Percheron draft horse, a native of La Percha, France, is noted for his massive 

 size, quality, endurance, and action. In weight, stallions usually average 

 from 1700 to 2000 pounds and mares from 1400 to 1800 pounds. In height, 

 stallions range from 15}^ to 17 hands and mares from 15 to 16}^. The color 

 is exceedingly variable, though black and dapple gray predominate. This is 

 the most common breed of heavy draft horses in the United States. 



Discharge from the nostrils. — There should be no discharge 

 from the nostrils, which should be fresh pink in color. A profuse 



