SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



EXMOOR AND DARTMOOR 

 PONIES. 



THE EXMOOR; 



This is an ancient breed of pony, and 

 in its natural state has degenerated 

 through picking out the best animals 

 of the droves, without exercising care 

 in the selection of suitable sires. 



Sir Thomas Acland and Mr. Knight 

 (deceased 1850), took a keen interest in 

 the welfare of these ponies, and did 

 much towards their improvement. 



Arab blood has frequently been 

 introduced, sometimes with marked 

 benefit. 



The Exmoor should not exceed 13 

 liands, the average being 12 hands. 



A " mealy " nose is a characteristic. 



In colour, dark bay or brown, with 

 black points. Legs, short, and back 

 strong. 



To buy Exmoors, one of the best 



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