i8 A BC OF THE HORSE 



polo pony, and that that limit, although 

 doubtless fixed in the best interests 

 of the game, certainly exceeds that 

 of any specimen of the mountain 

 breeds of ponies to which we have 

 in the past looked for our best 

 specimens. 



The pony has of recent years come 

 in for a wonderful share of popular 

 favour, and when all the circumstances 

 are considered, the fact is not surpris- 

 ing. This animal is capable of an 

 enormous amount of work on very 

 short commons. Although he shows 

 the benefit of a plentiful supply of 

 good food, the pony can rub along 



