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growth of hair on the lower part of the leg, especially at 

 the fetlock. For use in wet and muddy times this excess 

 of hair is a disadvantage, since it is hard to keep dry and 

 clean. 



The Belgians come to us from Belgium, and the English 

 Shires from England. Both are excellent breeds, though 



A good saddle horse. 



they have not yet come into the favor enjoyed by the Per- 

 cherons, or even the Clydesdales. 



It is chiefly from the heavier breeds that come all our 

 draft horses, chunks, wagon horses, carriage, or heavy 

 harness horses. A comparatively small proportion of horses 

 in any of these classes is as yet pure bred, most of them be- 

 ing a cross with grade or common stock. 



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