. The fundamentals of live stock judging and selection . Livestock. 120 JUDGING DRAFT HORSES characteristic of the light horse breeds. The temperament of the Percheron is energetic, the disposition good, ranking above other draft breeds. The action of the Percheron is rather unusual because of the extreme flexion possessed compared with other draft breeds. The distinguishing features of the Percheron from other breeds is the unusual refinement, lighter bone, action, and high station. The bone is unusually clean, not having feather on the legs. Com-. FiG. 32.—Percheron mare. pared with the Clyd
. The fundamentals of live stock judging and selection . Livestock. 120 JUDGING DRAFT HORSES characteristic of the light horse breeds. The temperament of the Percheron is energetic, the disposition good, ranking above other draft breeds. The action of the Percheron is rather unusual because of the extreme flexion possessed compared with other draft breeds. The distinguishing features of the Percheron from other breeds is the unusual refinement, lighter bone, action, and high station. The bone is unusually clean, not having feather on the legs. Com-. FiG. 32.—Percheron mare. pared with the Clydesdale and the Shire the Percheron is smaller, having less substance, and a more characteristic smooth turned body and finish. The Percheron breed is sometimes erroneously designated as Norman or French Draft. The latter terms are not now in use. They include several types of draft horses produced in France but not generally recognized as of great significance in this country. Certificates of registration should specify the Percheron breed approved both in France and America if Digitized by Microsoft®. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Curtis, Robert Seth, 1881-. Philadelphia ; New York : Lea & Febiger
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