HORSES OF LUXURY. 



843 



Origin. He has no special centres of production, but is found 

 scattered over Denmark, Poland, Ireland, Wales, and in France, in 

 Brittany, along the English Channel, the Ardennes, etc. 



Price. His price varies from $100 to $300 ; when of exceptional 

 form and aptitude, his value may even rise to $350. 



5. Pony. 



Mode of Utilization. The pony is the smallest horse of luxury, 

 and is especially adapted to children's use. When harnessed, he is 

 driven to all sorts of small vehicles. 



Height. The height of ponies is very variable ; it ranges from 

 1.30 metres to 1.45 metres ; but there are some in which it is no more 

 than one metre. 



FIG. 343. Pony. 

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



Preferred Coats. We have nothing particular to say in this 

 respect. In England, odd coats are the most sought after, the piebald, 

 for example. 



Conformation. The body is close to the ground, compact, and 

 muscular ; the head often concave over the forehead and nose, and 

 expressive ; the neck a little heavy, but carried high ; the members 

 fine and neat ; the mane, the forelock, the tail, and the hairs of the 

 extremities are long, coarse, and abundant ; in trotting, the step is high 

 and frequently repeated ; finally, they possess speed, energy, endurance, 

 and a robust constitution (Fig. 343). 



