112 Our Noblest Friend, The Horse 



blood-horse. The face should be broad between 

 the eyes, but taper somewhat as it approaches the 

 ears. 



" Of all organs the eye is perhaps the most char- 

 acteristic and expressive. It may well be called the 

 window, through which we can look and behold the 

 activities going on within, which would be for ever 

 hidden from us were this friendly orifice darkened. 

 It should be kindly, bold, full of suggestions of 

 latent heat and fervour, but over all a mild and gentle 

 look. An eye ringed with white suggests mischief 

 (although this does not necessarily follow). A 

 horse that is generally looking backward so far as 

 to expose the white of the eye is generally alert for 

 mischief, and not to be trusted." 



The ears should be quick and lively in movement, 

 rather close together at the base, and tapering finely, 

 the points tending upward; a long ear of this sort 

 is not to be rejected. Beware the horse who holds 

 them regularly straight up, or perhaps backward a 

 little. He is not looking — but listening — and 



