. Types and market classes of live stock. Fig. 104. The Hunter. Withers. — The upper border of the neck should passinto high withers, and most of the best hunters are high inthis region. Shoulders. — When judging hunters, attention must befixed upon the shoulders, not only while the horse is at rest,but also when jumping, as good shoulder action is one of themost important points in a hunter. In action it must befree and full, yet fine, because if the shoulders are logged up 386 Types and Market Classes of Live Stock with muscles (heavy shoulders), the free action is interferedwith when jumpin
. Types and market classes of live stock. Fig. 104. The Hunter. Withers. — The upper border of the neck should passinto high withers, and most of the best hunters are high inthis region. Shoulders. — When judging hunters, attention must befixed upon the shoulders, not only while the horse is at rest,but also when jumping, as good shoulder action is one of themost important points in a hunter. In action it must befree and full, yet fine, because if the shoulders are logged up 386 Types and Market Classes of Live Stock with muscles (heavy shoulders), the free action is interferedwith when jumping. Chest. — The chest must be deep; in fact, it is self evi-dent that a hunter should be well-hearted in order to pro-vide plenty of space for the free play of heart and lungs underextreme exertion. Width of chest is not required and oftenmeans bulky Fig. 105. The Hunter in Action. Mr. Edward B. McLeans Alarms jumping at the National CapitolHorse Show at Washington, D. C, in 1914, ridden by Mr. Louis Leith. Ribs. — A slightly flat side is desirable, though the ribsmust not be short, otherwise the horse becomes tucked upor washy in appearance. Back, loin, and croup.—The back and loin should be ofmedium length, and the latter must be broad and clothed with Types and Market Classes of Live Stock 387 powerful muscles, passing into neatly turned quarters—theso-called goose rump being of objectionable conformation. Arms and knees.—The arms should be strong and power-ful ; the forearms of good breadth above and ending below inbroad-jointed, clean-cut knees, A stiff knee is certainly det-rimental, as is also low daisy-cutting action, as such horsescannot freely flex and extend their joints during the leap. Thighs and hocks.—The first and second thighs must beneatly turned, and clothed with powerful muscles. Particularattention m
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