Comparatively small head, profile of head straight or preferably slightly concave below the eyes;small muzzle large nostrils, extended when in action; large, round, expressive, dark eyes set well apart ; comparatively short distance between eye and muzzle; deep jowls, wide between the branches; small ears(smaller in stallion than mares), thin and well shaped, tips curved slightly inward; long arched neck, set on high and running well back into moderately high withers; long sloping shoulder well laid back, loins broad and strong; croup comparatively horizontal; natural high tail caarriage.  Viewed from rear, tail should be carried straight; hips strong and round; well muscled thigh and gaskin; straight, sound, flat bone, large joints, strong and well defined; sloping pasterns of good length; round feet of proportionate size.  Height from 14.1-15.1 hands, with an occasional individual over or under.  Fine coat in varying colors of bay, chestnut, grey and black .  Dark skin, except under white marking, Stallions especially should have an abundance of natural vitality, animation, spirit, suppleness and balance.