EQUINE INTELLIGENCE 13 



ians, a nation ignorant of the rein, whose horses the wand, 

 sportively waved over their ear, directs with not less ef- 

 fect than the bit," sings Silius Italicus, in a key which 

 yields us a pretty bit of information. To those who 

 have- never ridden in the ranks it would seem as if horses 

 could not be managed without bit and rein ; but, in truth, 

 if left to themselves and well trained, cavalry horses de- 

 velop an intelligence unmatched in any other pursuit, and 

 an ability to act together in the right direction which is 

 marvellous. How many victories are due to this equine 

 instinct only the beau sabreur can know. 



