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The Conestoga breed makes good carriage and heavy draft 

 horses. 



8. The Clydesdale Horse. The Clydesdale horse is descended 

 from a cross between the Flemish horse and the Lanarkshire 

 (Scotland) mares. The mare is derived from the district on the 

 Clyde where the breed is chiefly found. Horses of this breed 

 are deservedly esteemed for the cart and for the plow on 

 heavy soil. They are strong, hardy, steady, true pullers, of 

 sound constitution, and from fourteen to sixteen hands high. 

 They are broad, thick, heavy, compact, well made for durabil- 



THE CLYDESDALE HORSE. 



ity, health, and power. They have sturdy legs, strong shoul- 

 ders, back, and hips, a well-arched neck, and a light face and 

 head. 



9. The Virginia Horse. This breed predominates in the 

 State from which it takes its name, and abounds to a greater 

 or less extent in all the Southern, Western, and Middle States. 

 It derives its origin from English blood-horses imported at 

 various times, and has been most diligently and purely kept 

 in the South. The celebrated Shark, the best horse of his day, 



