840 



THE EXTERIOR OF THE HORSE. 



Notwithstanding some appearance of clumsiness and indifference, he 

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

 when necessary (Fig. 340). 



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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 

 hunters attain a height of 1.75 metres. 



