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CLASSIFICATION OF HORSES. 



HE Colt.' — The male under 3 years old. 



The Filly. — The female under 3 years 

 old. 



The Shetland Pony. — Is the smallest, 

 and comes from the highlands of Scot- 

 land. 



The Welsh Pony. — Larger than the 

 Shetland. 



The Norwegian Pony. — Larger than 

 the Welsh Pony, and commands heavier 

 prices, being very handsome and docile. 



The Pony. — Is less than thirteen hands. 



The Galloway.— Is about thirteen hands, and named 

 after Gallowaj^ in Scotland. 



The Cob. — Is stoutly built, between the horse and the 

 pony. 



The Hackney. — Is about fifteen hands, useful for almost 

 every purpose, the hunting field, the farm, and private turn 

 out ; in fact, is the farmer's and gentleman's servant of all 

 work. 



The Draught Horse, or Cart Horse. — Averages six- 

 teen hands. 



The Dray Horse. — Is the heaviest and most ponderous 

 of his race, being intended for slow heavy work ; weight is 

 the principal feature in the breeding of these useful animals. 

 Lastly — 



The Blood Horse, or Thorough Bred. — Of which 

 nothing need be said, more than it is perfection, and as 

 beautiful as a picture. 



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