840 



THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. 



Notwithstanding some appearance of clumsiness and indiiference, lie 

 has, nevertheless, style, elegance, distinction, beautiful gaits, and ardor 

 when necessary (Fig. 340). 





Fig. 340.— Cob. 

 (Reproduced from a photograph belonging to M. Delton.) 



Origin. — The English cobs are by far the most valuable. They 

 come from Norfolk. Ireland also produces some. The French variety 

 is less numerous ; some are found in the market of Niort, which are 

 brought from Poitou and Saintonge. 



Price. — When the pedigree is good, their value ranges from $400 



to $1600. 



3. The Hunter. 



Mode of Utilization. — As the name indicates, this horse is 

 exclusively designed for hunting. He must not be confounded with 

 the steeple-chaser, which is one variety of race-horse. His principal 

 characteristics are those of galloping and leaping over obstacles. 



Height. — His average height ranges from 1.54 metres to 1.62 

 metres. It is never less, but sometimes more ; the huntsman chooses 

 his mount with reference to his own size and weight. Thus, certain 

 liunters attain a height of 1.75 metres. 



