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nearly two hundred years that the typical 

 race-horse in England is as rarely suitable 

 to beget stock for general purposes as is the 

 American trotting sire. 



Let it not be supposed for one moment 

 that it is sought to disparage the English 

 race-horse or the American trotter for the 

 purpose for which each respectively has 

 been produced with such infinite care ; but 

 it is necessary to lay stress on the cardinal 

 point in view, namely, that successful 

 endeavour to develop one and only one 

 quality involves the depreciation of other 

 qualities as a natural consequence. 



THE PROMOTION OF HORSE BREEDING. 



Distinct organisations have for some years 

 made distinct breeds of horses their special 

 care, and it may truly be said that of these 

 England possesses the best in the world. 

 We may divide these organisations or 

 societies into two classes ; those which make 

 it their aim to direct and improve the breed- 

 ing of Light Horses, and those which care 

 for the interests of breeders of Heavy Horses 

 for draught and agriculture. The followino- 



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list shows that breeders are well repre- 

 sented : — 



