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ure of body, having the conformation of the greyhound, 

 and capable of running with the swiftness of the wind. 



Some are docile,.intelligent, and quick to learn ; others 

 are dull, wild, or A^icious, and more difficult to manage, often 

 reminding of the characteristics of other animals. For ex- 

 ample, a horse having small, round eyes, set well back on 



*FiG. Si. —A fiue model of the Frcncli Norman Horse. 



the sides of the head, hea^y eyelids, long from eyes to ears, 

 narrow forehead, rounding nose, and small nostrils, will be 

 found naturally obstinate, treacherous, and stupid, remind- 



ing of the hog or mule nature. 



Though sullen and deter- 



♦Drawing from life of the Norman Stallion, " Vermouht," owned by E. Dillon 

 & Co., Bloomington, 111., well known importers of Norman Stallions. 



