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ELEMENTS OF FARM PRACTICE 



developed from the prehistoric horse, skeletons of which 

 have been found in different parts of the world. 



Tjrpes of Horses. — There are four general types of horses, 

 ponies, light horses, coach horses, and draft horses. In 



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Figure 75. — A Clydesdale stallion, a draft type. 



each class there are a number of breeds. By far the most 

 important type is the draft horse. 



Draft horses are heavy, slow-moving animals, used to 

 do most of the heavy work in the world, such as plowing, 

 grading and hauling. The draft horse has a broad back, 

 broad chest, deep body, relatively short legs, big feet and 

 has great strength, but cannot travel fast. Draft horses 

 are expected to weigh from 1,500 pounds to over 2,000 

 pounds. Percheron horses originated in France, but are 



