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Herds and Flocks and Horses. 



CHILDREN'S AND OTHER PONIES. 



ANOTHER great and remunerative enterprise in connection 

 with breeding operations, is that which centers itself 

 in the production of ponies other than the polo pony, 

 of various breeds and for various uses. Foremost among these 

 little animals at present, is the Shetland ; that beautiful, docile, 

 intelligent, sound, hardy, and safe little creature, which may 

 truly be called the children's equine pet. He is by far, better 

 suited and better adapted to children's use than any other, and 

 for the first lessons in juvenile equitation, he is without an 



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