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above-mentioned mares, they will be slow in getting rid 

 of it, for the trotting stallion stamps his progeny, and 

 always leaves a nice wide gait, with good action, long 

 forearms and short cannon-bones, and a great many of 

 them make good hacks. 



Lord French used to ride a good charger, which was 

 greatly admired. Few people knew that the magnificent 

 charger was Govair, the famous trotting stallion, the 

 sire of Lord Harry and other winners. 



Some of the best road ponies to-day are got by breed- 

 ing the Welsh pony to the trotting stallion. These 

 ponies are fast, and have good courage, very sorty and 

 wonderful journey-ponies. For the pony-lover who 

 enjoys driving a good pony, and the pony-breeder who 

 wishes to uphold his reputation, I recommend the 

 British-bred pony, for this pony is easily bred, and 

 always comes true to type. The bone and stamina come 

 from the Welsh dam, while the trotting stallion provides 

 speed, courage and quality. Many of these ponies are 

 to be seen in Wales to-day, and are the pride of the 

 Welsh farmers, who are reputed to breed, own and drive 

 a good pony. 



The Cleveland bay has been crossed successfully 

 with the trotter. Many years ago George Hummer 

 covered Yorkshire and Cleveland bay mares. The result 



