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beaten by Arabians, even those born in 

 England, and nurtured with care and 

 under the most favourable influences. 

 But to form a cross with thick -set half- The distinct 



position for 



bred animals and trotting stock, they will ^^^^^^j^ '"^ 

 in time, i.e. if Mr. Blunt's wishes be car- 

 ried out, assist us in the production of 

 our useful breeds where quality is essen- 

 tial. Beino^ pure-bred, the Arab may be Purity of 



^ ^ ' -^ blood ira- 



depended upon to stamp his impress on po^^^^^- 

 his offspring with greater distinctness 

 than any other sire. "He is less hkely, 

 therefore, to get those strange sports of 

 Nature which are a curse to breeders, 

 misshapen offspring, recalling some an- 

 cient stain in a not stainless pedigree.'* — 

 Blunt, "Nineteenth Century." 



At the present moment we can pro- 

 duce the best horses in the world; but 



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