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HORSES 



breed was first established most of the horses were dap- 

 pled gray, but the largest number are now black or dark 

 brown. The Percherons are good farm horses. They 

 are gentle, active, and strong. The French Draft horse 

 is similar to the Percheron. 



FIG. 125. Clydesdale stallion. 



The English Shire horse is low, broad, and stout. It 

 is not a very active breed and is adapted to drawing heavy 

 loads with slow motion. 



The Clydesdale, a native of Scotland, is a well muscled, 

 well proportioned horse. Fine Iqng hair grows from the 

 edge of the lower legs. The Clydesdale has a rapid walk 

 and is a very useful and popular farm horse. 



