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HORSE SENSE. 



quisites of good horses are to be found in the animals. We must de- 

 vote the required time and attention to sum up the whole matter in horse 

 production. The "happy go lucky" style will never do to follow 

 throughout. 



DRAFT STALLION (Percheron). 



This Percheron stallion, cut No. 22. is one of the best specimens of 

 the breed that is to be found. He was imported by the late Leonard 

 Johnson, of Nortbfield. Alinn., and took the first prize at the state fair 

 until he was barred, and at many other fairs where he was shown. While 

 he weighed about a ton, he was as light a mover as the ordinary 1,200 

 pounder. He is almost perfect at every point and shows what may 

 be done by careful selection in the breeding relation. 



Cut No. 22. 

 GILBERT (Percheron). 



The devotees of the respective draft breeds make strong claims for 

 their preference, but a close observation of many years reveals the fact 

 that good and bad are to be found in both the Percheron and Clydesdale, 

 and the "kickers" against either breed are generally prejudiced. Let 

 us always be frank and recognize the good horse as an individual, of 

 whatever breed he may be, and discard the seriously defective. 



DRA.FT BROOD MARE (Percheron). 



This Percheron brood mare, cut No. 23, like the stallion, is about as 

 near the right form, style and finish as any one could ask. She is not 

 only strong and vigorous, but she shows quality and her foal at foot, 



