MAMMALIA PACHYDERMATA DIAGRAM 3. 



They also defend themselves by kicking, either with one 

 hind foot or with both, and as their hoof is always 

 shod with iron, their kicks generally produce serious 

 wounds, and may even cause death. 



There are many races of horses, which have all very 

 different qualities. Some, like the dray and cart- 

 horses, are very good for draught. English race-horses 

 are celebrated for their speed. Arab horses are 

 generally small, but very hardy. They are capable 

 of very great exertions, and are equally proof against Foot. 

 heat and cold ; they are kept picketed out of doors, and never 

 enter a stable. To guide the horse, a bit is put into his mouth, 



Skeleton of Horse. 



which rests on a part of the gum where there are no teeth, and 

 which is very sensitive ; so the animal stops when the bit 13 

 drawn a little tight. Old horses or thoso crippled by falling, 

 are of no more use, and are killed for their leather. 



