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Belgians are the giants among horses, heavier than the Percheron in fact 

 they are heaviest of all breeds weighing from 1,700 to 2,500 Ibs. The 

 Belgian government encourages the careful breeding of this type of draft 

 animal, supporting the official society for the promotion of Belgian Draft 

 breeding, and spending some $70,000 annually for shows, prizes, etc. Be- 

 sides, the government gives "maintenance prizes" to certain animals, and 

 in the case of extra fine specimens gives a yearly bounty as long as the 

 animal remains approved and in the country. If he is exported this bounty 

 must be paid back to the government, however. A pension system like 

 this is pretty sure to put enthusiasm into careful breeding, and send the 

 breed forward by leaps and bounds to improved development. The breed 

 was first imported into the United States in 1866 and was called "Boulon- 

 nais." Exhibits were small and unimportant until the international show 

 in Chicago, 1905. In 1910 the breed made an unusually creditable show- 

 ing, not only in number but in improved quality and characteristics. Safe 

 to say it will now go steadily on in this direction. The new 1911 laws on 

 importing duly registered pure bred animals will greatly safeguard the 

 Belgian as well as all other breeding interests in this country. 



CLYDESDALE The Clydesdale type has a long body with a long stride 

 and rapid walk they are "good goers." In fact they 

 are famed for their good feet, good bone and good action, all points duly 

 praised by Scotchmen who want drafters that will move away strong, drive 

 straight and balance evenly. The Clydesdale is distinctly a Scotch draft 

 breed, coming to us by way ol the Scotch colonists in Canada. In 1842 

 the first importation was made. The hairy legs are much liked by good 

 Scotchmen although criticised by many American farmers who have to 

 work their horses in mud or dampness. Clydesdales are from 1,600 to 2,200 

 Ibs. weight and 16 to 17 hands high. The color is usually brown, bay or 

 black with white markings on face and legs. 





Champion Shire Stallion Chicago, 1910 

 (Dan Patch, sold by Truman's Stud Farm to Mr. John J. Mitchell for $10,000) 



