464 JAPANESE HORSE 



than the mere cheval du pays. But this is due to European 

 influences. The horse carries a low head, and though his 

 croup is high, he is apt to hug his tail. From the little 

 experience I have had with him, I should judge him to 

 tire easily. Despite his appearance, however, the country 

 horse plods along willingly, and rarely suffers at the hands 

 of his master from anything but lack of food a want 

 equally partaken by the man. 



