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Since we have the two extremes, varying so much in 
size, conformation and action, we might expect them to 
meet a variety of conditions. For example, take the 
East Prussian or Trakehner horses, which have some 
Arabian and Thoroughbred blood in their veins, and we 
would expect these to meet any condition requiring a 
light well-bred horse. They possess much quality, action 
and endurance, and are undoubtedly adapted for light 
coach work. On the other hand, we would not expect 
the heavy horses from Oldenburg, to be so active nor 
enduring. In fact, these big horses are looked on with 
disfavor by some persons. 
77. Distribution. — The German Coach horse is found 
in many countries throughout Europe, South Africa and 
both North and South America. In Canada, it is per- 
haps most popular in the Northwest. In the United 
States, it is most popular in the states of Indiana, Illinois 
and Iowa, but it is found in many parts of the country. 
78. Organizations and records. — The German, Hano- 
verian and Oldenburg Coach Horse Association of Amer- 
ica was incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois 
about 1892, and a stud-book was organized, containing 
pedigrees of registered stallions and mares imported, or 
raised in America. Two volumes have been issued. 
Three thousand stallions and 500 mares have been regis- 
tered. Soon after the organization of the German, 
Hanoverian and Oldenburg Coach Horse Association, 
‘ame the Oldenburg Coach Horse Association, which was 
also incorporated in Illinois. So far as the American public 
is aware, the various coach horses brought to America 
from Germany are known as the German Coach breed, 
whether Oldenburg, Hanoverian, or otherwise. This 
difference of title may be accounted for in part by the 
