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Hties with which he is endued, and to the varied 

 and comprehensive applications of which he? is 

 susceptible. 



For in what animal do we find such a combina- 

 tion of symmetry, strength and swiftness ; so 

 much sagacity, boldness and docility, as in the 

 horse ? 



Endued with physical powers, which, called 

 into full activity, few animals could encounter, 

 and by no means deficient in apprehension, he 

 allows himself to be guided by a child ; and pa- 

 tiently and efficiently performs his duties, only 

 requiring ordinary attention lo attach him to the 

 very person by whom he is most enslaved. 



"Without the horse, man would be deprived 

 of one of his most useful resources, his dignity 

 would be degraded, and his best energies be of 

 little avail. For what would become of our 

 agriculture and our commerce, or how are we 

 to defend ourselves against, or attack our enemies, 

 without the aid of this noble animal? 



To the horse we are not only indebted for 

 those delightful recreations and conveniences 

 from which wo derive our health and amusement, 

 and that personal intercourse, w thout which, 

 human affairs must stand still, and the charms of 

 society lose ilxir greatest ze.st ; but als> those 

 invaluable communications with the remoter 

 parts of the country, lo which, so many useful 

 considerations, public and private, are attached, 



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