MAMMALIA PACHYDERM ATA 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 arc many races of horses, which have all very 

 different qualities. Sonic, 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 

 foot 8 ^ al 11108 ^ indefatigable exertions, and are equally 



proof against heat and cold ; they are kept picketed out of doors. 



and never enter a stable. To guide the horse, a lit is put into 



Skeleton of Horse. 



his mouth, 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 is drawn a little tight. Old horses or those crippled by 

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



