. Riding and driving. of buttressing upthe body. The crest is marked, but not toostrongly, and the muscles below it j)lay likeshadows as the animal proudly arches its taper-ing neck, which buries itself in broadly divergentjaws. The shoulder slopes rearward in such amanner as to make the back seem shorter thanit really is, while the gentle dip of the saddle-place invites one to mount. Its ability to speedunder weight is evidenced by a deep, broad chest,its muscular thighs, its well-covered limbs, andthe strong spine which ends in a dock fairlycarried from a nearly level croup. The hoofsare of
. Riding and driving. of buttressing upthe body. The crest is marked, but not toostrongly, and the muscles below it j)lay likeshadows as the animal proudly arches its taper-ing neck, which buries itself in broadly divergentjaws. The shoulder slopes rearward in such amanner as to make the back seem shorter thanit really is, while the gentle dip of the saddle-place invites one to mount. Its ability to speedunder weight is evidenced by a deep, broad chest,its muscular thighs, its well-covered limbs, andthe strong spine which ends in a dock fairlycarried from a nearly level croup. The hoofsare of exactly the right size, the slope conformingto that of the springy pasterns, pointing straightforward, and with level bearings. Its paces shouldbe smooth, even, and regular, four rhythmic beatsin the walk, three in the controlled gallop, twoin the trot, while the action should only behigh enough for safe and graceful movements,the stride not long enough to affect the animalsagility. The temper should be bold, be bold.
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