DCHP-3

Canadian pony

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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A breed of sturdy, black draught horse developed in Quebec from stock brought to Canada by early French settlers.

Quotations

1844
He had decided to procure a small flock of sheep, and one or two of the Canadian ponies or galloways. . . .
1905
From Montreal westward goods were conveyed by what were termed "Canadian trains," being composed of a number of short sleighs with long runners, each drawn by one or two Canadian ponies.