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Dunure Footprint - 1908
NZ Clydesdale Horse Society Breed Standard Height: Average height 16.2HH to 17HH.
Colour: Predominantly bay, bay roan, blue roan or black with varying amounts of white on face and legs. Dark legs and splashes of white on body less common but acceptable.
Head: Broad between eyes, open forehead, straight profile, wide muzzle, large nostrils and bright, intelligent eyes. Brown eyes the norm, blue eyes acceptable.
Neck: Long and well arched.
Shoulders: Sloping, with withers clearly defined.
Body: Back short and strong (mares longer to allow room for carrying a foal) ribs well sprung, with good depth of barrel.
Rump: Muscular, broad, well-rounded rump.
Limbs: Straight, with forelimbs set well under the shoulders. Pasterns set at 45º. Hind legs close together, muscular thighs, points of hocks turned slightly inwards – not cow hocked. Bone should be hard and flat, tendons should be clearly defined. Hair on back of legs (feather) and around feet (spat) to be silky and fine.
Feet: A good hoof head, wide, open heels and strong quarters. Each foot should be lifted cleanly from ground with underside visible from behind.
Overall Appearance: The best Clydesdales combine size and weight with great activity and a tractable disposition. |