308 THE HORSE IN SERVICE 



Some liigli-stnuig, ncn'ous horses are subject to car fits, as 

 they are called, a form of hysteria resulting from the excitement 

 and perhaps the cramped position which causes extreme dis- 

 comforts They will sometimes rear, pitch, and throw themselves 

 to such an extent as to make it necessary to stop the train and 

 remove them from the car in order to prevent them from doing 

 serious damage to themselves or mates. ]\Iuch travel will some- 

 times enable them to overcome tlie dithculty, while in other cases 

 it simply aggravates their condition (Fig. 168). 



REVIEW 



1. When are lioi-ses shipped by express and when by freight? 



2. Describe the express cars furnished to hoi-se shippei-s. 



3. AVhat type of freiji'ht cars are best for hoi-se shipments and why? 



4. Should horses be tied or turned loose during shipment? 



5. How are horses best prepared and cai*ed for during shipment? 



