FARM ANIMALS 



347 



FIG. 186. Dan Patch. 



The saddle horse, a breed for which Kentucky, Vir- 

 ginia, and Missouri are noted, is the progeny of the 

 English thoroughbred, the latter bred from the famous 

 Arabian horses and native stock. The American saddle 

 horse is used either as a saddle or as a harness horse. 

 There are two classes, the plain-gaited or walk, trot, 

 and canter horse, and the American-gaited horse, which 

 shows at least five distinct gaits. 



Notes- The English Hackney horse is a "high stepper," used 

 as a fancy carriage horse. It has a blocky form, full breast, short legs 

 and back. It has a neat neck and an intelligent head. The color is 

 bay, brown, black, or chestnut, the latter being the most popular color 

 at present. Its gait is very attractive the "feet are clear of the 



