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parts of the United States. Fortunately, American- 

 reared Clydesdales show a marked diminution of 

 "feather," and improvement in the shape and character 

 of the feet. Especially is this true in locations of light 



Fra. 31. Borthwick. Imported Clydesdale stallion. 

 Owned by Alex. Galbraith, Esq., Janesville, Wis. 



rainfall and abundant sunshine. Occasionally we still 

 see "wasp-waisted" and " goose -rumped" Clydes, but 

 they are becoming more and more rare. Better horses 

 are now being bred in Great Britain; and better horses 

 are being imported, and far better judgment is being 

 exercised in mating and rearing in the United States, 



