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pony types which have not been kept pure in their breeding. 

 Among these may be mentioned the broncho of the Western 

 plains, the Indian pony of the Northwest, and the Mexican 

 or Indian mustang of the Southwest. 



Percherons (Fig. 152). — This is a French breed of draft 

 horses, identical with or nearly the same as the French and 

 the Norman draft horses. Percherons are gray or black when 



Fio. 152. 



-Black Percherons in harness. Large, gentle draft horses; well 

 suited to use on farms. 



young, becoming lighter in color with age. The dark colors 

 are preferred, and are more common. Dapple grays of this 

 breed are much admired. The body is compact, short, and 

 thick; the head is of moderate size; the legs are rather short 

 and very muscular, with short hair. The feet are smaller 

 than in the Clydes. Percherons are very easily managed and 

 become very gentle. Little, if any, ''breaking" is necessary. 

 They are much used on the farms of the middle West and 



