THE DRAFT-HORSE TYPE 



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TYvft forearm should be comparatively long, broadly and strongly 

 muscled in its upper part, and gradually taper to the knee. A 

 powerful forearm on the draft horse is highly important, and its 

 value is not likely to be overestimated. 



The knee must be broad, as viewed from the front, be well 

 carried back, and be amply supported from below by the cannon 

 bone. This part should be neat, hard, and cleanly jointed. 



Fig. 30. A fine example of draft type. From photograph by John W. Hills 



The cannon bone is round, but has tendons extending down 

 its back edge, more or less separated from the bone. As viewed 

 from one side, the cannon and its attachment should be deep, 

 amply supporting the knee ; viewed from rear or front it should 

 be quite flat, thus representing the strongest conformation. Often 

 the cannon is tied in beneath the knee, which indicates weakness. 

 A long or rounded ^-^r^^^M^^ctMS conformation. Flatness 



