. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. 32 MANUAL OF FARM ANIMALS for the heavy horse. For this extra weight the market is will- ing to pay. It is estimated that the heavy horse is worth 50 cents a pound for each additional pound that it weighs over 1400 pounds. In other words, a thin horse weighing 1400 pounds and worth 1200 would be worth $250 if put in good condition and weighing 1500 pounds. The actio?i. — While action in the heavy horse is not con- sidered as desirab
. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. 32 MANUAL OF FARM ANIMALS for the heavy horse. For this extra weight the market is will- ing to pay. It is estimated that the heavy horse is worth 50 cents a pound for each additional pound that it weighs over 1400 pounds. In other words, a thin horse weighing 1400 pounds and worth 1200 would be worth $250 if put in good condition and weighing 1500 pounds. The actio?i. — While action in the heavy horse is not con- sidered as desirable as in the lighter types, yet it should receive much attention. The walk de- serves special notice since it is the principal gait of the draft horse. It should be observed in much the same manner as in the lighter types — from before, behind, and either side. The horse should lift the feet clear of the ground with much snap, and the stride should be regular. Observe the fore and hind legs to see if they work in unison. Horses with long backs and weak loins often drag their feet in a discon- nected manner. Observed from behind, the movement should be straight away and regular. The hocks are often turned outward, or bent inward when raised, both of which are very undesirable. The flexion of the hock should be free and straight. While action at the trot is not so essential as in light horses, yet the draft horse in trotting should go level, straight, and regular. The feet should be picked up with snap and carried clear of the ground. High knee and hock action is not essential, but a strong, full, true movement without paddling, dragging, or stiffness is very desirable. Good trotting action is not only valuable in itself, but it indicates many other. Fig. 24. — Clydesdale Mare. First Prize, International Live-Stock Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of
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