THE SUFFOLK PUNCH. 



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important subject, and in the finest animals there is so much of the pure blood that, in 

 the words of Mr. Youatt, " the Coach Horse is nothing more than a tall, strong, over- 

 sized hunter." According to the same experienced author, the principal points in the 

 Carnage Horse are substance well placed, a deep and well-proportioned body, bone 

 under the knee, and sound, open, tough feet. 



THE true, pure-blooded SUFFOLK PUNCH is now nearly extinct, having been so 

 frequently crossed with other breeds that its individuality has been almost entirely 

 lost. 



The old Suffolk Punch, so called from its round, punchy form, is a wonderful 

 animal for pulling, being built as if expressly for the purpose of dragging great weights 

 with unflinching perseverance. A team of these Horses needs no incitement by the 



SUFFOLK PUNCH. 



whip, but as soon as they hear the command of their driver, they fling their whole 

 weight into the collar, and almost throw themselves on their knees in their anxiety to 

 fulfil their task. They seem to be perfectly aware of their powers, and to be jealously 

 tenacious of their supremacy, for even if they find after one or two efforts that the load 

 resists their best endeavors, they do not refuse to exert themselves any further, as is 

 often the case with draught Horses, but will persevere in pulling until they drop with 

 fatigue. The low, heavy shoulder, and strong quarters of the Suffolk Punch are of 

 infinite service in drawing the plough or the cart, and its hardy frame and determined 

 disposition enable it to support a hard day's labor without being overcome. 



These valuable characteristics have been employed in improving the breed of carriage 

 Horses, for it is a wonderful fact, and one which cannot be too carefully considered, 

 that mental traits are more enduring than bodily form, and that a crossed breed derives 

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