SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



South Wales Division. 



The South Wales Hill Pony seldom 

 exceeds 13 hands. His attributes are 

 sure-footedness and straight action. 



Has low withers, short forehand, a 

 '' low " set on tail, but sickled (over- 

 bent) hocks, though fore legs and feet 

 are good. 



Constitution strong. 



Of late years has been crossed with 

 the Cardiganshire Cob to some extent. 

 Also half-bred two year old Shire colts 

 have been allowed access to the hills 

 during the summer in some places, 

 much to the detriment of the breed. As 

 to colour, bays and browns prevail. 



SHETLAND PONIES. 



There is little doubt as to the '' Shel- 

 tie " being a distinct breed several 

 hundreds of years since. Brand visited 

 the islands of Orkney, Shetland, etc., 



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