76 HOW TO CHOOSE A HORSE 



As to age, try and get one at three or 

 four years, and, with kindness, it is wonder- 

 ful how soon these miniature horses can be 

 taught to do what children can reasonably 

 expect from them. 



If bought as ''foals" (yearlings), and 

 trained amongst bairns, their fondness for 

 these is naturally increased. 



The Iceland Pony. 



Large quantities of these ponies are 

 brought into this country from Iceland. 



They are remarkably hardy, and quite 

 suitable for children's use, work in coal-pits, 

 etc. 



In colour they vary greatly, but light 

 chestnut, bay, and duns are the commonest 

 colours. 



