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size, color, action, temperament and general appear- 

 ance. A "cross matched" team is one that is well 

 matched except as to color, the two horses being of con- 

 trasting or complementary colors, which render each 

 other more vivid when placed together; such as white 

 and black, or chestnut and white. 



STYLE 



Another desirable quality to look for in judging a 

 horse, and one which adds greatly to its value, is the 

 "action" and style of the animal. A horse that looks, 

 acts and walks as if he " owned the earth " will bring a 

 great deal more money upon the market than a similar 

 horse with all the good qualities but this one. Action 

 does not mean speed, but implies quick, dainty, stylish 

 movements. The purpose for which a horse is intended 

 should always be kept prominently in mind in passing 

 judgment upon it. The above statements may not 

 apply to draft horses. 



POINTS IN HORSES 



The following are some of the points that are con- 

 sidered to be desirable in horses: 



The head should be of moderate size, and well hung 

 on the neck, the angle between the lower jaw and the 

 neck approaching a right angle. If it is more than a 

 right angle, the nose protrudes as if the horse has a sore 

 throat or poll-evil; if less than a right angle, it gives a 

 cramped appearance to the neck. The forehead should 



