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SUCCESSFUL FARMING 



kinds of service determine his type. Whether he moves with power, 

 speed, extreme action and style or to carry weight, will determine whether 

 he is a draft, a race, a show or a saddle horse. 



Our modern breeds of light horses have probably been developed with 

 the Arabian horse as foundation stock. The Arabians developed a light 

 horse with endurance and courage for desert travel, and intelligence and 

 friendliness for companionship on the long journey. 



The low-lying, luxuriantly vegetated Flanders led to the development 



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of the patient, sluggish Flemish horse with plenty of power to accomplish 

 the heavy work required of him. The Flemish blood is the most important 

 basis of the draft types. 



The Light Horse. — It is essential that the horse of this class show 

 refinement in all his parts. His conformation, action, style, finish and 

 endurance should be such that he can meet the requirements for a distinct 

 purpose. 



Action is essential in this class. The coach horse should show high 

 action; the roadster must be able to haul a light vehicle at a rapid trot; 

 and the saddle horse is required to give the rider satisfaction. 



Courtesy of U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. From Farmers' Bulletin 451. 



