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TYPES AND BREEDS 



with saddle and harness use, is desired (Fig. 93). A slightly 

 less blocky pony not so low do^vn is better shaped for riding and 

 will have more stride. 



Fig. 92. — The old country idea of Shetland type is a miniature draft horst 



Fig. 93. — A Shetluud siullion, American bred, and representative of tlie t\"po most in favor 



in this country. 



This breed's chief asset for their work in this country is 

 their patient, docile, and demonstrative disposition. They are 

 generally fearless and thoroughly reliable under all circum- 

 stances. They do not have an ideal saddle conformation nor 



