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Belgian horses originated in Belgium. They are probably 

 a little lighter in weight than the other draft breeds men- 

 tioned, and are a little more blocky in form, and have 

 shorter legs. They may be bay, brown or roan in color. 

 They have no long hair on their legs. This breed is not 

 common in America. The Suffolk is another English 

 breed not common in America, but well worthy of con- 

 sideration. They are not quite so heavy as Percherons, 

 are chestnut in color, and have no long haii* on theii* legs. 



Figure 77. — A good type of light driving horse. 



Light horses, as indicated by the name, are light in 

 weight, weighing from 800 lbs. to 1,200 lbs., or sometimes 

 as much as 1,300 lbs. They are used for driving, riding 

 and racing. These horses are distinguishable by their light 

 bodies, longer, finer legs, and more graceful, easier action 

 than is seen in the draft horses. Several more or less dis- 

 tinct breeds are found in this class. The Thoroughbred was 

 developed in England and is used for running and hunting. 

 The Arabian is a beautiful horse originated in Arabia, and 

 used for riding. The Orloff Trotter originated in Russia 

 and is used for driving and racing. There are also three 

 American breeds in this class, American Saddler, Standard- 

 bred and Morgan, used for driving and racing. 



