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QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 



1. What was the earliest form of the horse, and where was it found? 



2. Give some of the conditions that influenced the development of 



breeds. 



3. Why were Herod, Eclipse, and Matchem famous? 



4. What is the difference between Thoroughbred and pure-bred. 



5. Describe a Hackney horse and his gait. 



6. Where is the Perche, and what is the nature of the country? 



7. Describe a modern Percheron. 



8. In what respect does the Scotchman think the Clydesdale a 



superior horse? 



9. How do the Clydesdale and Belgian differ in color? 



10. Tell of the Shetland Islands and their ponies. 



11. Describe the special features of the ass. 



12. What breeds of horses are found in your neighborhood? 



13. Learn, if possible, of the most important draft horse that has been 



known in your community. Why was he important? 



14. Find out the breeding, if any, of the saddle horses in use in your 



neighborhood. 



15. Who owns the largest mule in your neighborhood? Can you give 



his height and weight? 



