Generalised Categories for Horses as reported by the Agricultural Census.
| Year | Horses used for Agriculture | Other Horses |
|---|---|---|
| 1871 |
10,441
|
2,509
|
| 1881 |
10,977
|
3,351
|
| 1891 |
10,267
|
2,867
|
| 1901 |
10,115
|
2,111
|
| 1931 |
7,895
|
2,042
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1871 - 1901 | Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , |
| 1931 | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , |
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Horses declined greatly in economic significance in the period covered by the Farm Censuses, and here we try to identify horses actually used to do farm work.