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part of the cannons are frequently too narrow from I'ear to 

 front. Such a leg is not as strong as it siiouhl he. 



Clydesdale.— The Clydesdale comes from Scotland. It 

 is also of various colors with chestnut or soi'rel and hlack pre- 

 dominating. This horse is an extra high quaht}- lioi'se with 

 good conformation and good action. It is also very good in 

 feet. The weak point of this Ijreed is its lack of internal 



KiG. 17. — Grade Clydesdale mare. Good croup but straight shoulder. Not 

 trained for show. 



capacity, and, sometimes of size. It is, however, strong in 

 the cannons and strong in the croup. 



The Clydesdale is characterized by long hair at the rear 

 of the lower part of the cannon and fetlock. This, it is main- 

 tained in Scotland, is an indication of good quality. In wet 

 and muddy connti'ies, however, this is a handicap as the hair 

 gathers mud and dirt, but if this would induc(> better care of 

 the feet it might be a good thing. 



Shire. — The Shire is an English draft hor.se of the heavy 

 type. It looks, and is built, much like the Clydesdale but is 



