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The Hohsk l.\i>isri;v i.\ Xkw ^Ok'k State 



government studs arc maintained, and a certain number of the 

 best Percheron stallions are pnrcliased each year. During- the 

 breeding season these stallions are distributed in Le Perclie and 

 other breeding districts, and only a nominal fee is charged for 

 their services. 



Fig. 24. Peecheeox Stallion, Kalot, First Pkize Font-YEAR-OLD, 

 Paris Show, June, 1914 



{Photo hu E. S. Akin. Syracuse, N. Y.) 



Stallions owned by individuals must be examined by a board of 

 government veterinarians, and only those up to a certain standard 

 and free from moon blindness and thick wind are allowed to stand 

 for service. Those passing inspection are classed as '' approved,'' 

 which carries with it a pension from $50 to $150 from the govern- 

 ment. ''Authorized " and " certified " are two classes which are 

 not pensioned. 



Exhihitions 



There are many horse shows held in France each year. The 



principal event is the government live-stock show held in Paris in 



June. This show includes all of the French breeds of horses, 



as well as cattle, sheep and hogs. At the last Paris show there 



