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m distinguishing typical representatives of the two breeds. In 

 contrast with representatives of most other breeds, the Clydes- 

 dale is recognized as a horse standing over more ground, with a 

 toppy carriage, lacking somewhat in width and compactness, but 

 well set up on legs, the direction of which, viewed from either the 

 side or the end, is most accurate (Fig. Yl). The quality of the 



Fig. 71. — A Clydeadale stallion of most impressive character, showing the form, set- 

 ting of hind legs, slope of pasterns, quality of bone, feather, and distribution of white most 

 desirable in this breed. 



bone is ideal ; the conformation of the hocks the most perfect of 

 any of the draft breeds ; the slope of the pasterns offers the great- 

 est relief to concussion, and at the same time affords an angle of 

 greatest degree through which to lift. In size and form the feet 

 reflect the great care that has been exerted in selection, although 

 the texture of horn, especially In white points, is not as dense and 

 touffh as in the case of the Perclieron. The amount of feather has 

 been materially reduced in compliance with American demand. 



