THE CONNEMARA PONY. 



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became the hack of an Arch-Duchess. This mare walked 

 and trotted in superb style, as if the whole world belonged 

 to her ; but she was very rough at the canter, and had no 

 idea of galloping. These imperfections receive but little 

 notice in the Land of the White Czar, because the Russian 

 nobility, both male and female, prefer show to speed, when 

 on horse-back. 



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Fig. 485. — Professor Ewart's yellow dun Connemara pony mare and foal. 



Fifty years ago, good hardy ponies (like those of 

 Kerry) could be easily obtained in Ireland ; but since 

 then, ponies have become scarce in the Old Country, 

 and have been more or less replaced by a miserable 

 class of donkeys. 



The Connemara Pony (Fig. 485) still remains^ It 

 stands from 13 to 14 hands high, and is strong, hardy, 

 and clever. 



