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theless faithful workers and are able to endure work and 
to labor under the most trying hardship. 
10. Best types.—The mules in greatest favor are those 
that most nearly approach the horse type and follow 
closely in all points of 
symmetry of  fortn. 
Compared with the 
horse, the body is more 
cylindrical and smaller. 
The mule markets de- 
mand a fine body on the 
mule, with bigness, but 
not patinchiness. They 
must have fine, hard 
legs and show action 
and power in every 
movement. Smooth, dense bones are desirable, as are also | 
prominent tendons and well-developed muscles. Small 
feet are not wanted. 
11, Uses.—First and foremost the mule is a work ani- 
mal. In this respect he stands unsurpassed. He matures 
‘slowly but lives to great age. Trying heat in hot fields in 
summer affects the mule much less than the horse. These 
creatures stand rough weather better than horses. They 
are noted for their great vigor and little tendency to dis- 
ease. For severe road 
work, and for labor in cot- 
ton and sugar fields and in 
the mines, they are with- 
outa rival. They are con- 
sidered indispensable for 
many kinds of army work. 
12. Market classes.— a 
The market grades of FARMRAIES. MULE 
SPAN OF PRIZE MULES 
