CHAPTER XL 



ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN HORSES. 



Aer there many types of English horses? 



"There are several well-established types, most 

 valuable in their different spheres in England. The 

 thoroughbred ranks first, and it is a mistake to sup- 

 pose he is good for no other purpose than racing, but 

 he is very costly as an all-round horse as well as a 

 racer." 



What are the heavy-draught horses? 



"First, there is the Suffolk breed of sorrel cart- 

 horses. Second, the Lincolnshire horse, called the 

 Shire. Third, the Clydesdale, a first cousin to the 

 French Percheron. Of coach-horses and roadsters 

 there are, first, the Cleveland Bay, and second, the 

 Norfolk Roadster. Some of the ponies are very 

 distinctive." 



Is not the Suffolk cart-horse very popular? 



" Ah, yes, and he owes his popularity to the fact 

 that he is founded on Arab blood. He is the grandest 

 and by far the best heavy-draught horse in the world. 

 As I know all breeds I have no hesitation in plac- 

 ing him above them all. His gay proud carriage, 

 indomitable courage, gentle temper, and beautiful 

 appearance place all compeers in the show-yard at 

 a disadvantage. And I must be honest and say 

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