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DEVELOPMENT OF THE MODERN HORSE 



ish blood. They are, as might be expected, of easier tempers, 

 more compact build, and generally darker colors than the Mustang. 



Shetland Ponies 



Originated on islands north of Great Britain and are a very old 

 breed. Their characters are probably due to centuries of gradual 



SHETLAND AND CLYDESDALE 

 variation to meet the conditions of an island habitat, a bleak cold 

 climate and a sparse supply of food. They are of diminutive size. 

 Their feet are very tough, seldom needing shoes. They have 

 very thick, long coats of hair to protect them during those northern 

 winters, and generally have very bushy manes and tails. 



When turning out horses to pasture in summer, two feeds of grain each day 

 should be given. 



