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PR^TTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



dale. They have large heads, roomy bodies, wide hips, 

 broad and muscular loins, fore arms and thighs powerful 

 and hocks broad. The legs are very hairy. (Illustra- 

 tion of Shire, see page 47.) 



CANADIAN 



The Canadian 

 horse is hardy. 



courageous and has great en- 

 durance. His crest is lofty, 

 breast broad, heavy shoulders, 

 broad back, round muscular 

 croup, with good strong legs 

 and feet. The fetlocks are 

 shaggy, and the mane and tail very full and long. A 

 peculiarity of the breed is the crimpled wave to the tail; 

 and feet that are sound and free from disease. 



CANADIAN. 



BELGIAN 



I The 

 J hor 



The Belgian 

 ses are 

 good for slow purposes, and 

 are imported into this coun- 

 try in large quantities. 

 They are ver>^ heavy and 

 only good for work which 

 requires slow walking 



BEIX;iAN. 



