342 DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
spirit, however, is naturally wild and their disposition tricky, 
although they can be improved by kindly treatment. Indian 
ponies may be regarded as a small type of broncho. 
Ponies. — Not counting the Indian pony just mentioned, 
there are five or six standard breeds of ponies, the best known 
SHETLAND Pony 
being the Shetland and the Welsh pony. Shetland ponies are 
the smallest of all. They have a remarkably gentle and ami- 
able disposition, which makes them an ideal animal for chil- 
dren. For a strong, active boy, however, the Welsh pony is 
more desirable, as it is larger and more lively. 
CARE AND TRAINING OF HORSES 
Feeding. — The stomach of a horse is very small for an 
animal of its size. Consequently it cannot use so much bulky 
food as a cow. Many farm horses are fed too much hay, 
