. Types and market classes of live stock. th a view to securing as muchheight of action as possible — not because it makes him moreuseful for his work, but because it makes him more pleasingto look upon. A certain degree of height of action is necessaryin all horses, in order to secure length of stride and to pre-vent stumbling; such action signifies freedom of movement ofjoints and muscles, and indicates willingness and spirit. Butthe carriage horse is asked to go higher than this, even thoughit means added wear and tear on feet and legs, and a greatamount of energy to accomplish the result.
. Types and market classes of live stock. th a view to securing as muchheight of action as possible — not because it makes him moreuseful for his work, but because it makes him more pleasingto look upon. A certain degree of height of action is necessaryin all horses, in order to secure length of stride and to pre-vent stumbling; such action signifies freedom of movement ofjoints and muscles, and indicates willingness and spirit. Butthe carriage horse is asked to go higher than this, even thoughit means added wear and tear on feet and legs, and a greatamount of energy to accomplish the result. Beauty is givenfirst consideration. Manners. — Working oftentimes in crowded streets, wheredriving requires considerable care, it is easily apparent that. 354 Types and Market Classes of Live Stock with proper conformation, action, and durability, the carriagehorse will not furnish real pleasure unless he has , if he fails to respond to commands, possesses astrong will that rebels at these commands, or fails to act. Fig. 96. The Heavy-Harness Type in Action. Hackney pony, Irvington Model, bred and owned by Mr. W. of Sewickley, Pa. quickly, his lack of manners may result disastrously to theoccupants of the carriage. In most cases, the carriage horseis not expected to stand without hitching, or to be as trust- Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 355 worthy in an emergency as an old family horse, but he mustbe so thoroughly trained and familiar with the commands ofhis driver that the execution of whatever is asked will be doneinvoluntarily, unhesitatingly, and instantly. Every commandof word, whip, or rein must be received intelligently, and in-telligently acted upon by the horse. Temperament.—The sanguine or nervous temperamentis the one desired in carriage horses, for without it we cannotexpect that degree of action which is required, nor that quick-ness of response to commands which is essential. There areother types of horses which should po
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