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JUDGING FARM ANIMALS 



Fig. 95. "The modern type of Shetland Pony differs somewhat from that of 

 years ago, when drafty conformation was carried to an extreme." 



and no doubt most valuable to drag a hutch in the low 

 galleries of a coal mine, but absolutely unsuited for a 

 child's saddle pony. At the very next show, perhaps^ the 

 opposite type gets the preference, which naturally creates 

 confusion in the minds of those who are not fully con- 

 versant with the show history of the breed." Judges of 

 Shetlands should take note of the fact that good form 

 requires that they be shown in full growth of hair on 

 body, mane and foretop, and with natural length of tail. 

 The Shetland is used both under saddle, and in harness 

 hitched to pony cart or appropriate four-wheeled vehicle. 

 The Welch pony type varies to a considerable degree. 

 So much so that the Welch Pony and Cob Society, in order 



