Should be small, well set on and bloodlike, with the nostrils large and expanding and the eyes bright, mild intelligent and prominent. The ears should be small, well-formed, alert and neatly set. The throat and jaws should be fine and showing no signs of coarseness or throatiness. Strong, but not too heavy and of medium length. Stallions have a moderate crest.
Good shoulders are most important.
They should be well laid back and sloping, but not too fine at the withers. Of medium length and strong, well-ribbed up and with a good depth of girth giving plenty of heart room. Strong and well covered with muscle. The hindquarters should be of medium length and neither level or steeply sloping. The tail is well set up.