Breeder and sportsman . e> Vol. I. No. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. 1882. THE DRAFT HORSE. SSytftrfe BLACK PRINCE. Owned By J. B. Haggin, Rancho Del Paso. When, accompanied by Mr. Wyttenbach, we journeyed tothe Kancho del Paso a couple of weeks ago, it was not withthe expectation of seeing three such magnificent specimens ofthe equine race as the trio which the artist sketched. Thisweek we give an accurate representation of the ponderousmember of the doing so feel that he claimsto be considered a notable if even he has not the gift of
Breeder and sportsman . e> Vol. I. No. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. 1882. THE DRAFT HORSE. SSytftrfe BLACK PRINCE. Owned By J. B. Haggin, Rancho Del Paso. When, accompanied by Mr. Wyttenbach, we journeyed tothe Kancho del Paso a couple of weeks ago, it was not withthe expectation of seeing three such magnificent specimens ofthe equine race as the trio which the artist sketched. Thisweek we give an accurate representation of the ponderousmember of the doing so feel that he claimsto be considered a notable if even he has not the gift ofBpeed. Not exactly deficient in this respect, as at a squareheel and toe he can cover the ground rapidly for the pro-gression that is confined to a walk, especially when theinertia of a heavily laden cart has to be overcome, and after being started kept moving. There is an immense amount ofbone and muscle in the elephantine proportions of BlackPrince, and that, too, without the usual amount of coarse-ness which is seen in the draft horse. As an observer re-marked the weight is behind the collar, as all in front of itis not ov
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