CHAPTER XI 



ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN HORSES 



Are there many types of English horses ? 



'There are several well-established types, most valuable 

 in their different spheres in England. Trie thoroughbred 

 ranks first, and it is a mistake to suppose he is good for no 

 other purpose than racing, but he is very costly as an all- 

 round horse as well as a racer. 



'Among the heavy-draught horses are first the Suffolk 

 breed of sorrel cart-horses. Second, the Lincolnshire 

 horse, called the Shire. Third, the Clydesdale, a first 

 cousin to the French Percheron. Of coach-horses and 

 roadsters there are, first, the Cleveland Bay, and second, 

 the Norfolk Roadster. Some of the ponies are very 

 distinctive. 



' The Suffolk cart-horse is also very popular, and owes his 

 popularity to the fact that he is founded on Arab blood. 

 He is the grandest and by far the best heavy-draught horse 

 in the world. As I know all breeds, I have no hesitation 

 in placing him above them all. His gay, proud carriage, 

 indomitable courage, gentle temper, and beautiful appear- 



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