54 THE MIND OF THE HORSE 



siiitable for tlie purpose of ridiiiu". It would be just 

 tlie same as takiug the murderer for one' s valet. 



Horses are usually more lively, more courageous, 

 more apt to rear and jump, more wilful and 

 less disposed to yield and to obey than mares. 

 Mares are more inclined to tlirow up the croup 

 and less to rear, are quieter, :i])andon themselves 

 more easily, are more readily mastered but also 

 more subject to fear. If they are hysterical they 

 are not tit for saddle or carriage use. In our coun- 

 tries entires are in a state of continual excitement 

 which does not allow of their yielding obedience. 

 They are usually vicious and dangerous. 



The timid horse needs to be reassured by con- 

 tinual caressing. Being of a pliant disposition he 

 immediately feels the superiority of man and im- 

 mediately surrenders to the will of man, obeying 

 forth with, and is likely to become a go<Hl and 

 faithful servant, but requires to be well treated 

 or he will grow discouraged. He suffers repeated 

 punishment Ayithout a sign of resistance but is 

 confused and stupefied by it. He is readily incli- 

 ned to fear. 



