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lacking in the proper proportion of such parts. It is a 
free mover, and this, with its somewhat lighter weight, 
easy keeping and docile disposition, peculiarly adapts it 
for farm work, express-wagon work and drayage purposes, 
where a certain amount of weight may be sacrificed for 
activity and durability. Individually and, to a remark- 
able degree, collectively, the Suffolk is a eerie model 
of the draft horse. 
40. Uses of the Suffolk. — The Suffolk ranks well as a 
medium draft horse because of its free action and endur- 
ance. As an agricul- 
tural horse and as an 
express-wagon horse, 
the Suffolk grade is 
superior, while those 
individuals that meet 
the requirements as 
to weight can hardly 
be improved for the 
heavier draft purposes. 
— The popularity of 
Fig, <8) —Sutolk mare: the Suffolk in this 
country has been held 
in check by the fact that it does not make so heavy a 
cross on the lighter native mares as the weightier repre- 
sentatives of the other draft breeds. Against this is the 
counter claim that it is very desirable for crossing on range 
mares, for the well-known even temper and docility of 
the Suffolk is a valuable attribute to graft on to such 
parent stock. 
41. Distribution. — This breed has found favor in a 
number of countries aside from the United States and 
Canada, and is represented in Spain, France, Germany, 
