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THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. 



breeding, their state of preservation, the absence of blemishes on their 

 members, and their degree of training. In France, their price varies 

 from $160 to $500 ; in exceptional cases they are worth from $800 

 to $1000. But in England, "a hunter known to have performed 

 brilliantly with the county hounds may reach a price ranging from 

 600 to 750 guineas." ' 



4. Double Pony. 



Mode of utilization. — The double pony is smaller, more com- 

 mon, less fine, and less speedy than the cob. Like the latter, he can 

 be mounted or driven to harness, according to circumstances. 



Fig. 342.— Double pony. 

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



Height. — His avjerage height is from 1.45 metres to 1.53 metres. 



Preferred Coats.— They are of all colors, which are of equal 

 value. 



Conformation. — This horse is close to the ground, broad-backed, 

 muscular, of a strong conformation and rounded form ; his head is 

 coarse, his members strong, but not very fine ; he is often sluggish and 

 indolent (Fig. 342). 



1 Plazen, inspecteur g^n^ral des haras. (Note CGmmunlqu6e.) 



