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QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 



1. What was the earliest fovm of the horse, and where was it found? 



2. Give some of the conditions that influenced tlie development of 



Ijreeds. 



3. Why were Herod, Eclipse, and Matchem famous? 



4. What is the difference lietween I'horoughljred and pure-bred. 



5. Describe a Hackney horse and his gait. 



6. Where is the Perohe, and what is the nature of the country? 



7. Describe a modern Peroheron. 



8. In what respect does the Scotchman think the Clydesdale a 



superior horse? 



9. How do the Clydesdale and Belgian differ in color? 



10. Tell of the Shetland Islands and their ponies. 



11. Describe the special features of the ass. 



12. What breeds of horses are found in your neighborhood? 



1.3. Learn, if possible, of the most important draft horse that has been 

 known in your community. Why was he important? 



14. Find out the breeding, if any, of the saddle horses in use in your 



neighborhood. 



15. Who owns the largest mule in your neighborhood? Can you give 



his height and weight? 



