. Types and breeds of farm animals . Livestock. CHAPTER II THE ARAB HORSE The influence of the Arab horse upon the improvement of the present-day breeds is well recognized among students. As early as the reign of King James I of England (1603-1625) Arab horses were introduced into that country and crossed with light horse stock. Between 1700 and 1800 many Oriental horses found their way to England, and these had a most important influence in improving the Thoroughbred. The so-called " Royal Mares " imported by Charles 11 (1660-1685) became foundation stock in the best of British ligh
. Types and breeds of farm animals . Livestock. CHAPTER II THE ARAB HORSE The influence of the Arab horse upon the improvement of the present-day breeds is well recognized among students. As early as the reign of King James I of England (1603-1625) Arab horses were introduced into that country and crossed with light horse stock. Between 1700 and 1800 many Oriental horses found their way to England, and these had a most important influence in improving the Thoroughbred. The so-called " Royal Mares " imported by Charles 11 (1660-1685) became foundation stock in the best of British light horse blood, their descendants reaching great distinc- tion. From the Darley Arabian imported in 1706 is descended the best of Hackney blood to-day. According to Joseph Os- borne, since the time of James I one hundred and sixty-four Oriental sires of known record have been taken to England and used in service. This list includes ninety Arabs, thirty-six Barbs, thirty-two Turks, four Persians, and two horses of un- known ancestry. Arab horses have also been used for centuries in improving the horses of continental Europe, even up to the draft type. Much of the quality produced in the early Percheron. Fig. 4. Shahwan, an Arab stallion bred by All Pacha Sherif, of Egypt, Used in stud by W. S. Blunt, Esq., England. Imported in 1895 by J. A. P. Ramsdell, Newburg, Photo- graph from Mr. Ramsdell. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Plumb, Charles S. (Charles Sumner), 1860-1939. Boston ; New York : Ginn
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