118 FARM ANIMALS 
lips, and mouth constitute the facial expression of the 
horse by which is judged the intelligence, disposition, 
and temperament. Among the beauties of the eye are a 
separation proportionate to forehead and face, a proper 
degree of prominence, perfect equality and freedom from 
blemishes, either of the eye itself or the eyelids. A cer- 
tain vivacity and changeableness of expression is 
desirable. 
4, Ears.—The size, quality, position and movement are 
characteristics of the ear that must be studied. The size 
of the ear should be in proportion to the size of the head, 
neither too small nor too large. Generally speaking, 
horses with small ears are more energetic and courage- 
ous. The texture of the ear should be fine and free from 
coarse hairs. 
To improve the appearance of the ear the internal hairs are some- 
times clipped. This is not a good practice, since these hairs are 
intended to prevent the entrance of insects and other objects. 
The ears should be well placed. A too narrow dis- 
tance between the 
ears is particularly 
objectionable. When 
the head and neck 
are held as_ stated 
above, a. side view 
of the ears should 
eb be vertical. The ears 
should be vertical, 
also, ‘when viewed 
from the front. Lop- 
eared horses are un- 
sightly. A sluggish 
movement of the 
Observe the bones of the forequarters and of the 
hindquarters. See paragraph 10, page 121. ear May mean that 
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