16 BULLETIN 4S7 ? U. S. DEPARTMENT OE AGRICULTURE. 
ing. Smoothness, which indicates quality and freedom from any 
tendency toward blemishes is as important as size. 
Cannons. — The part of the leg from knee to fetlock is known as 
the cannon. The cannons should be short and strong. Large sinews 
set back well from the bone will give them a flat appearance, which 
is desirable. When long hair or " feather " is present it should be 
fine and silky as an indication of the quality and strength of bone 
and sinew. 
Fetlocks. — The fetlocks, like the knees, are joints which must with- 
stand much strain, and which must be wide, straight, and strong to 
withstand it. It is very important that they be free from blemishes. 
Pasterns. — The pasterns, like other parts of the leg. should give 
evidence of clean, strong bone. The length and slope of the pastern 
is important. Short, upright pasterns prevent a springy, elastic 
action in placing the feet, and are apt to send a jar through the body 
when weight is thrown upon the foot. TThile long pasterns with too 
great a slope are less frequently met with in the draft type, they are 
undesirable, as they tend toward weakness. Moderately long pas- 
terns with a slope of 45° are most desirable. 
Feet. — Close attention should be given the feet. They should be 
large, smooth, and symmetrical in shape, giving every evidence of 
strength and quality. It is more important that the hoof be of good 
texture and of the proper shape than that it be of a dark color. (Fig. 
9.) The sole shordd be cupped, not flat or bulging. The frog should 
be large and elastic, the bars prominent. The horn of the hoof 
should be smooth and waxy, free from cracks, ridges, and scales. 
The hoof heads (coronets) should be open and wide at the heel. 
Legs. — After each part of each leg is considered the forelegs may 
considered in relation to the body. As suggested on the score card 
they should be straight, so that when viewed from the front a per- 
pendicular line from the point of the shoulder should fall upon the 
center of the knee, cannon, pastern, and foot. (Fig. 10.) From the 
side a perpendicidar line dropping from the center of the elbow 
joint should fall upon the center of the knee and pastern joints 
and back of the hoof. 
BODY. 
Chest. — A roomy chest is an indication of strong constitution. A 
narrow chest does not give room for the large heart and lungs which 
the vigorous, powerful horse should possess. The chest should be 
wide and deep when viewed from the front and from the side. 
Room for the vital organs should be secured by depth as well as 
breadth, because a chest too wide may not be consistent with good 
action. 
