CHAPTER II. 



THE ORIGIN OF HORSE VARIETIES. 



Propositions. In the study of any subject, 

 if we can only begin by clearing our vision, 

 we shall have a sporting chance of avoiding 

 muddle. 



The horse, like man or any other animal, 

 reflects his environment in times past and 

 present. 



1. If all countries had equal lighting, all 

 horses would reflect one colour. 



2. If all countries were equally warm, all 

 horses would grow the same thickness of coat. 



3. If all countries had equal moisture, all 

 horses would show similar endurance. 



4. If all countries had one type of land- 

 scape, all horses would show the same mark- 

 ings. 



5. If all countries had one soil, all horses 

 would be of one build. 



6. If all countries had one weight of forage 

 to the acre, all horses would have one bulk. 



