The withers are rather low.

The drooping of the hind-quarters would almost make me doubt the purity of its German breed, and I think there is English blood in him.

He stands well on his legs, but he trots high, and may cut himself, which requires attention to be paid to his shoeing.

He is tractable; and as I made him turn round and change his feet, I found him quick and ready in doing so." "Well said, M.de Malicorne," exclaimed the comte; "you are a judge of horses, I perceive;" then, turning towards him again, he continued, "you are most becomingly dressed, M.de Malicorne.

That is not a provincial cut, I presume.