On 21/08/2010 07:44, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Lorrain, one of the most useful compendia of horse measurements by breed,
> including both bones and live dimensions, and representing a data set of
> over 5,000 animals, is contained in the appendices of:
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> Willoughby, David P. 1974. The Empire of Equus. A.S. Barnes& Co.
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> It's out of print, of course, but a used equestrian book specialist, or
> even Amazon.com might find you a copy. -- Dr. Deb
>
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>> I wondered if anyone out there might have some biometric data for known
>> breeds of tall draught horses. I'm particularly in need of measurements
>> for the tibia and metatarsus to compare with a large (over 16 hands) and
>> very robust archaeological specimen.
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>> Any data gratefully received
>> Many thanks
>> Lorrain
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