Piebalds and skewbalds are not allowed. 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 lengt.h.
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 nor steeply sloping.