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THE HORSE IN SERVICE 



for the thrill would confer a favor on horse kind by devoting 

 himself to aeronautics. 



Better Breeding of Horses. — Finalh' there is an economic 

 signiiicance to the whole situation. ComjJetition stimulates to 

 best eflforts. ISTow the consumers of horses are discriminating; 

 demand is for horses of the highest type. It has been observed 

 that after an experience in buying and maintaining automobiles 



Fig. 174. — Motor advantagea enjoyed by the horse. 



in service one becomes more appreciative of horse values and 

 more liberal in his allowance for cost. The result will be more 

 intelligent and systematic breeding for a definite purpose, with 

 consequently less failures, and, finally, a more liberal profit to him 

 who meets the demand of those who can afford to discriminate 

 and pay well for what they require. 



Prices of Horses Not Reduced — The extent to which the 

 horse market has actually been influenced by the increasing 

 patronage of the motor vehicle is shown by the following state- 

 ment from the Farmer's Advocate: 



