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Preference is given to an animal that will naturally sit upright on its haunches. en.wikipedia.org

A beast sejant erect is seated on its haunches, but with its body erect and both forepaws raised in the rampant position (this is sometimes termed sejant-rampant). en.wikipedia.org

The powerful hind legs are longer than the front legs, so that the haunches are carried higher than the shoulders. en.wikipedia.org

He was the first wicket-keeper to squat on his haunches rather than bend over from the waist. en.wikipedia.org

Quarter marks may be applied to the haunches of the horse, often in a chequerboard or triangular pattern. en.wikipedia.org

These sheets were held in place by flat-headed nails along the back of the legs, the haunches and the stomach. en.wikipedia.org

When it first touches down in front of the vertical, it carries, i.e. the haunches flex. en.wikipedia.org

The horse may also be leg-yielded with his haunches to the wall. en.wikipedia.org

Each individual breeder has their unique brand for marking the animals on the left haunch. en.wikipedia.org

Muscling of the loin may be ample and strong with minimal effect on ability to collect back or push with haunches. en.wikipedia.org

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