horses. 
PRACTICUMS 
1. Jupcinc Drarr Horses.—Provide two or more typical draft 
Use the score card below, which contains all important 
points of the draft horse and their relative values in judging work. 
ScorE Carp ror Drarr Horses 
Scale of Points 
Perfect 
Score 
Student’s 
Score 
Corrected 
Score 
General Appearance: 
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Weight—estimated; actual. . 
Form—low, blocky, massive. 
Quality—fine hair and skin............ 
Action—smooth step; quick movement; Scone walk and trot 
Attitude—stands straight and square.. ‘ 
Disposition—docile, friendly.............. 000008 
Temperament—agreeable, no look of stupidity 
Head and Neck: 
Head—lean, wide forehead............. csc ecee ects ee eeeees 
Muzzle—fine, nostrils large, lips thin, teeth sound 
Eyes—intelligent, bright, big...................... 
Neck—well muscled, short, thick, rather horizontal 
Forequarters: 
Showiders—good length, rather upright..................00- 
nees—clean, wide and deep.......... 0.0. c cee cece ees 
Cannons—-straight up, lean and wide, fine tendons.. 
Fetlocks—wide, thick’ and free from pufts.. 
Pasterns—angle 45 degrees, medium length. . eer 
gece Ta even, sole concave; frog large ‘and elastic... 
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Chest—wide and deep, showing long capacity and strength.. 
Withers—clean, broad... . 0... cece eee cnn e eas 
Breast—broad and muscular...... 
Ribs—long and round.......... 
Back—straight, short, muscular 
Loin—wide, short, thick, well joined to hips. 
Underline—low: flanks. secjeciicg sonsert = sybievs(e- sootile eo siGree a atbiahare eaye 
Hindquarters: 
Hips—wide, level, smooth........-. 2.0. eee cece cece eee eens 
Thighs—muscular, thicken can x4 anda te aieionaw tos 
Hocks—clean cut, deep, wide and broad. 
Cannons—larger than front legs, otherwise like them. oe 
Fetlocks—as: front: Ones isis 55a cseeeaeed. « GiaRO See 4 TG AS lesen auto 
Pasterns—straighter than front............ 00. c eeu ee ee euee 
Feet—solid, more oval than front, heels higher............. 
Tail—carried up, long and full..... 2... cece eee eee 
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