. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. Fig. 485. Hackney-Welsh pony. Montgomery George, thirteen hands. of Scotland are but a cross between the Shetland and a Welsh or some other pony. Many of the larger ponies of Scotland resemble much the Welsh cob. In times past a pony was often referred to as a Galloway. In fact, to this day the name is often seen. The Galloway pony.—The Galloway, so-called from the part of Scotland known by that name, was once very popular. Youatt, in his second edition, 1846, describes it as thirteen to fourteen hands, sometimes more, bright bay
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. Fig. 485. Hackney-Welsh pony. Montgomery George, thirteen hands. of Scotland are but a cross between the Shetland and a Welsh or some other pony. Many of the larger ponies of Scotland resemble much the Welsh cob. In times past a pony was often referred to as a Galloway. In fact, to this day the name is often seen. The Galloway pony.—The Galloway, so-called from the part of Scotland known by that name, was once very popular. Youatt, in his second edition, 1846, describes it as thirteen to fourteen hands, sometimes more, bright bay or brown with black legs and small head. As the size was not considered. Fig. 486. Hackney pony mare. Mayflower, thirteen hands, three inches. desirable, it was crossed with larger breeds, until now the original Galloway has entirely disap- peared. The Connemara, or pony of Ireland. The Connemara, or pony of Ireland, is found chiefly in the County Galway, Ireland. It is an ex- tremely wiry pony, showing a great deal of the Barb or Arab blood. It stands twelve to fourteen hands in height, sometimes more. Like other breeds that run practically wild in a hilly country, it is hardy, active and sure-footed. It has a thick and shaggy coat in response to the climatic condition of its habitat. In color, it is black, brown or bay and sometimes chestnut, betraying its descent. Often individuals are pacers. Since the middle of last century it has been allowed to deteriorate, but for some years past systematic endeavors to im- prove the breed by introduction of Thoroughbred and Hackney pony stallions have been in progress. The Celtic, or Pony of Iceland. The Celtic or pony of Iceland, the Hebrides, north of Ireland, and the Faroes, is a small-headed pony with prominent eyes, slender limbs and small joints. A typical Celtic pony is generally of yellowish dun color, with a dark dorsal band and with some indication of stripes on the shoulders and in the region of the knees and hocks. These
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