HORSE SECTION. 



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dispute, matters pertaining to the registry of Perclieron horses in America have 

 at last been satisfactorily adjusted. 



The up-to-date Percheron stands about sixteen hands high, weighs from 

 1700 to 2200 pounds. The color is usually white, grey or black. He should have 

 an intelligent head, which is a type peculiar to the breed ; rather small ears and 

 eyes; short, strongly muscled neck; strong, well laid shoulders and chest; a 

 plump body ; strong back, and heavy quarters. 



He usually is low down and blocky on short, clean legs, devoid of long hair, 

 often called feathers, and has well shaped sound hoofs, has splendid action, and 

 travels smoothly. 



Belgian Mare 



THE BELGIAN HORSE. 



The Belgian horse takes its name from the country in which it originated, 

 namely, Belgium. The breeding of these horses constitutes one of the principal 

 sources of wealth of the Belgian farmer, and the government aids and encourages 

 the breeding of these horses. The Belgian Draft Horse Society was founded in 

 Belgium in 1883 and has constantly increased in membership. 



