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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." 1 



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 average 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 general des haras. (Note communiquee.) 



