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AGRICULTURE FOR COMMON SCHOOLS 



much to suit his needs and fancy, and in this way it happens 

 that we have so many different breeds. We shall consider a 

 few of the more common ones. 



There are two general types of horses; viz., the draft type 

 and the harness type. The draft type is a low, heavily built 



40. MARINDAS, (62414) 42696 

 A prize winning Percheron imported from France 



horse with strong legs and large feet. His movements are 

 comparatively slow and he is adapted to drawing heavy loads. 

 The harness type has a smaller body, smaller and longer 

 limbs, and smaller feet. He is fitted for rapid movements 

 and drawing light loads. The draft type was developed in 

 northern Europe from what has been called the Black Horse 



