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position and manners being absolutely essential to quali- 

 fication for this class. That is one reason why Shetlands 

 predominate. 



165. Ponies eleven hands two inches, and not exceeding 

 fourteen hands two inches. Ponies of this class are re- 

 garded as little horses best adapted to the use of youths 



FIG. 67. An 11^ hand saddle pony. 



and misses who may have graduated from their Shetlands. 

 They are either miniature heavy harness or saddle horses, 

 as noted above. 



