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BULLETIN 487, IT. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
While one can not expect the highest quality in draft horses, there 
should not be a tendency toward undue coarseness which would indi- 
cate weakness. As extra weight is likely to be associated with coarse- 
ness, and as the combination of weight and quality is especially 
desirable, special attention should be paid to the quality of extra 
large horses. The students should look to quality as shown in the 
legs. The cannon bone especially should be clean, with a well- 
defined tendon be- 
hind. In the case of 
the breeds w h i c li 
have long hair, or 
" feather," upon the 
lower leg and coro- 
net the fineness of 
the hair is given con- 
siderable attention 
as an indication of 
the quality of bone 
and hoof. 
Temperament. — 
TVliile the draft horse 
should be lively, en- 
ergetic, and vigor- 
ous, he should be of 
a docile disposition, 
manageable at all 
times, and give evi- 
dence of intelligence. 
Excessive nervous- 
ness as well as a slug- 
gish temperament 
should result in a 
cut in the score. The 
student should be observant of bad habits and vices and make 
deductions for them under temperament. 
Fig. 8. — A good head. 
HEAD AND XECK. 
Head. — The head should be proportionate to the body in size. It 
should show character and have a pleasing appearance. (Fig. 8.) 
There should be freedom from excessive flesh, coarseness, and irreg- 
ularities. The appearance of the horse depends much upon the 
manner in which the head is carried. 
Muzzle. — The muzzle should be large, the lips thin, and well con- 
trolled, covering teeth which meet evenly. Large flexible nostrils 
indicate good breathing power. There should be a healthy pink 
