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3. Compare the price of pure-bred draft, coach, and driving horses. 
Which is the highest priced and why? 
4. Which breed of horses is the most popular in your county? Who 
are the principal breeders ? 
5. What is the nature of the soil in your region? Which are the 
most important farm crops, fruits, and vegetables grown? What type 
of horse is best suited to the cultivation of each and why? 
6. Why have the French breeders been so successful in breeding 
draft horses? Why is it that England leads in the breeding of Thorough- 
breds, while America holds first place in raising trotters and pacers? 
7. Are there enough horses produced in your county to fill the demand ? 
If not, how many are shipped into the county? What do they cost? 
8. Are there any mules bred in your county? Which is the more 
profitable, breeding horses or mules? Why is it that large contracting 
firms prefer mules? 
9. Give the name of a few horse owners who exhibit horses at your 
state, county, or town fair. Give the names of a few prize-winning horses. 
10. What is the track record of your state, county, or town fair race- 
track. Give the name of the horse that made the record. 
