. Annual report of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture. Missouri. State Board of Agriculture; Agriculture -- Missouri. Live Stock Breeders' Association. 277 ber of the high priced horses which come on the market fall into the following classes: drafters, coachers, or carriage horses, light driv- ers, saddlers. There are besides these many other classes, such as express- ers, bussers, army horses, farm chunks, roadsters, etc., all of which may be horses of good quality, but do not fit the above named classes. The market recognizes a horse as a drafter when he stands hands high or over,
. Annual report of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture. Missouri. State Board of Agriculture; Agriculture -- Missouri. Live Stock Breeders' Association. 277 ber of the high priced horses which come on the market fall into the following classes: drafters, coachers, or carriage horses, light driv- ers, saddlers. There are besides these many other classes, such as express- ers, bussers, army horses, farm chunks, roadsters, etc., all of which may be horses of good quality, but do not fit the above named classes. The market recognizes a horse as a drafter when he stands hands high or over, and weighs 1600 pounds or above. Horses. Drummer Boy—A splendid tj^pe of heavy harness horse. standing much over 17 hands are not as popular as the shorter legged ones, but it has been estimated that every pound of weight over 1600 pounds was worth 25 cents per pound. Drafters must have a vigorous action, with a free rapid and straight walk, and a true and well balanced trot. The head must show quality and be set on a well muscled neck which inclines to arch. The shoulders and pasterns must be set rather obliquely in order to give the re- quired action and to eliminate as much as possible the effect of concussion on hards streets and roads. A short, strong back and coupling, with a deep chest and barrel, are very essential. The croup should not be drooping, but be well muscled, as should the hind quarters throughout. The feet should be large and free from any. 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 Missouri. State Board of Agriculture. Jefferson City, Mo. : Missouri State Board of Agriculture
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