lOO BREEDS OF HORSES 



shaggy coats of hair. The common colors are brown, 

 black, and bay. There are also chestnuts, grays, and a 

 great many broken colors. In this country, the Shetland 

 pony is a favorite with children, and as pets they have 

 found their way into nearly every country in the civilized 

 world. 



The Welsh Pony. — The Welsh pony is produced in the 

 mountain sections of Wales. Forced to exist under very 

 severe conditions, it has developed great hardiness. It is 

 not so blocky as the Shetland, but is speedier and more 

 useful for both riding and driving. 



The Hackney Pony. — The Hackney pony is really a 

 Hackney horse less than 14-2- hands high. Its size has also 

 been reduced by introducing some of the blood of the 

 Welsh pony. It has marvelous action, and because of this 

 it is, in this country, meeting with the favor of people who 

 wish small horses for fancy driving purposes. 



Fig. 27. — Shetland Pony. 



