fifteen] happy animals 



whinny in such a way as to express his desires, his 

 tastes, his affection, and his hatred. " It is an easy 

 matter for an observant owner to learn whether his 

 hired attendant treats his horse rightly ; he has only 

 to watch the creature's demeanor toward the 

 groom." Some horses will evince decided pleas- 

 ure when the attendant comes about them; others 

 will only tell their story by being quiet and docile. 

 *' One animal that I owned, while a model of gentle- 

 ness when well treated, would kick and bite the 

 man who used her roughly." The same writer tells 

 us, " Leaving a favorite pony for a year, to the care 

 of other persons, she grew gaunt, and constantly 

 ran down in spirits as well as flesh; but when I re- 

 turned she exhibited the highest degree of pleasure, 

 and at once began to fatten." It is said of Gold- 

 smith Maid that she cared only for Budd Doble; 

 and when retired from the track, her attendants 

 could approach her only with the utmost care. 

 When Doble visited her, he was warned to beware 

 of approaching very near; but, to the surprise of all, 

 on hearing his voice, the glorious mare trotted 

 across the field, and showed every manifestation 

 of delight. She marshaled up her baby for his in- 

 spection, permitted him to handle it, and when he 



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