getting stock which, when fully grown and 

 furnished, will neither exceed nor fall short 

 of the limit of 14 hands 2 inches, at which 

 the breeder will aim with the prizes of the 

 polo pony market in his mind's eye. But 

 there is sound reason to think that we can 

 build upon an Arab and Forest or Moorland 

 pony foundation a breed of small horses such 

 as we need for mounted infantry. 



There are difficulties in the way ; and not 

 the least is the peculiar care and watchful- 

 ness that must be exercised in order to hit 

 the " happy medium" between artificial life, 

 with its attendant drawbacks of probable 

 overgrowth and certain delicacy of con- 

 stitution, and the free, natural existence, 

 which may prove fatal to the cross - bred 

 youngsters and will certainly check their 

 growth. 



Having shown the great utility of small 

 horses for work requiring endurance, hardi- 

 ness, and weight-carrying power, as proved 

 by the writings of authorities who, in several 

 instances, employed them merely because 

 they could procure no other animals, and 

 learned what their qualities are by experi- 

 ence, we may briefly summarise what has 

 been said in regard to the foundation stock 

 we possess. 



