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TYPES AND MARKET CLASSES OF LIVE STOCK 



Choosing a type to breed. What type of horse shall the 

 farmer breed? The answer depends upon how much capital 

 is available to put into the business, upon the personal quali- 

 fications of the breeder, and also upon his personal preference 

 as to type. To some extent, the choice will depend upon the 

 location of the farm, and upon the crops that can be grown. 

 It will ordinarily require more capital to engage in the breed- 

 ing of light horses than in the breeding of draft horses. Light 

 horses especially require more expensive equipment to accom- 



Fig. 153. Correct Type in the Draft Mare. 



Coldham Surprise, Champion Shire mare at the 1913 International. 

 Owned by Mr. Geo. M. McCray, Fithian, 111. Note her roomy middle, 

 faultless top line, symmetrical form, abundant muscling, and large bone. 

 She has ruggedness and strength combined with quality and femininity. 



plish the training and finishing without which they sell at com- 

 paratively moderate prices. Because of temperament and 

 disposition, some men are more successful with one type of horse 

 than another. The man who intends to engage in the breeding 

 of horses should ask himself the following questions regarding 

 any or all types he may have under consideration. 1. Am I 



