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parents. The head, mane, tail, and feet resemble those of 

 the ass. The mules also bray like the ass. Mules show more 

 fineness of bone and more activity than the ass, and are used 

 entirely for draft purposes. Large, strong heavy mules are 

 worth more money than the small ones. The best mules 

 resemble the high class draft horse in form. In the mule 

 markets, these animals are classed according to their size 

 and use, as plantation, lumber, railroad, mine, and levee 

 mules. St. Louis is the largest mule market in America. 

 The average price for mules is higher than that for horses. 

 Mules are invaluable for draft purposes, and are commonly 

 used all over the Southern states. They are more easily 

 kept than horses, and possess more endurance and are 

 always patient. 



QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 



1. What was the earliest form of the horse, and where was he 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 a trotter and a pacer? 



5. Describe a Hackney horse and 'his gait. 



6. What conditions promoted the coach horse in France? 



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 hi 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. Learn of 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? 



