THE HORSE 



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characteristics, especially in its heav}- hind 

 quarters. 



The Frisian breed, formed)' much employed 

 in the northern parts of Europe, differs greatly 

 from the foregoing type. It is known for its 

 high neck and shoulders, its sloping 

 rump, the lofty action of the fore legs, 

 and its ability to gallop or trot rapidl\-. 

 It was chiefly for this latter quality 

 that foreigners formerly esteemed the 

 Frisian horse, which is now entirely set 

 aside. The color is uniformly black. 



Denmark, especially in Jutland, may 

 be regarded as the most northern coun- 

 try which has produced heavy cool- 

 blooded horses. The Jutland horses 

 have long been known to foreigners 

 as the Danish horses ; in the days of 

 chivalry they were much sought for 

 their great strength. Denmark is so 

 productive of horses that philologists 

 assert that its name is derived from 

 that animal, Denmark signifying the " land of 

 horsemen." The Jutland horse is of medium 

 height and weight, and is now used chiefly for 

 agriculture and for omnibuses and tramways. 

 It is robust, calm in temperament, easy to feed, 

 with a steady gait and great endurance. It is 

 usually brown or chestnut, seldom black or gray. 



which afford prizes for well-bred horses sent 

 to exhibitions, and since 1887 assistance is 

 given to societies for the purchase of stallions. 

 The number of Danish or Jutland horses is 

 reckoned at three hundred thousand, of which 



Welsh Pony with Fo..\l 

 Photo J. T. Newman, Berkhampstead 



three fourths are found in Jutland and one fourth 

 in the Danish islands. The annual exportation is 

 about fifteen thousand, chiefly geldings ; in Ger- 

 many these animals are sold at prices varying 

 from 600 to 1200 francs, — from $125 to $250. 

 The ancient breed of Nordland horses, so 

 called, is still met with in Norway ; they are 



Shetl.^nd Ponies 



The Danish horses have rather long backs, 

 light withers, the head short and broad, the 

 neck thick, the rump sloping, but the legs 

 strong. Since 1872 the state grants subsidies 



of medium height, yellow or brownish yellow 

 in color, with the mane, tail, and lower part 

 of the leg jet black. They have also a black 

 stripe running the whole length of the back. 



