12 TfiE MIND OF THE HORSft 



going ahead at too great a speed, without the 

 power to restrain him. His degree of sensitiveness 

 gives greater or less value to his sensations and 

 determines his degree of responsiveness to aids 

 and punishments. 



I^istmcts, indinations, feelings. 



He has the same inclinations, the same in- 

 stincts and the same feelings as man. He is so- 

 ciable, likes the company of other horses, and 

 neighs to attract attention to himself and call them. 

 On seeing them or observing them pass he is at- 

 tracted; seeks to approacli them, feels regret on 

 separation and would like to follow them. This 

 mav sometimes cause trouble, but in manv cases 

 it is an advantage. The example of another horse 

 going into the water or passing close to an object 

 which inspires him with fear is for him the most 

 effectively persuasive argument when others do not 

 avail. 



He is extremelv liable to be seized bv fear or 

 dread from the slightest cause, and thinks imme- 



