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The little bronco of Mexico and the United States 

 has assumed several somewhat distinct types, due some- 

 times to slight admixture of blood, and to climate, en- 

 vironment and use. Specific distinguishing names have 



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been given to some of these types, such as mustang, 

 Creole, Indian and bronco. 



In the United States, comparatively few ponies are 

 now bred or used, except on the plains. If these are 

 handsome and kind, they are salable to a limited extent 



