THE MIND OF THE HORSE ' 15 



has made some attempts to rise and has not suc- 

 ceeded he thinks he cannot succeed, gives up hope 

 and lies motionless ; powerful stimulation is then 

 required to induce him to endeavour to regain his 

 footing. 



It is the instinct of horses as of all animals 

 to incur the least possible fatigue. The idea that 

 it is good to work is a thoiight suggested to man 

 by reflecting on the necessity and utility of work. 

 All animals instinctively know that it is better 

 not to work aud they do not exert themselves with- 

 out a sense of necessity, or a desire to seek the 

 satisfaction of their natural requirements or instincts, 

 or escape a danger. 



The lion sleeps when he has fed and moves 

 wlien he feels the pangs of hunger. The horse 

 runs, springs, goes collected and with high action 

 in exuberance of spirits when he is fresh imme- 

 diately after resting. This he does in order to faci- 

 litate the vital functions of his body. When this 

 need has passed he goes through the amount of 

 exercise which is required for keeping liis limbs 

 in proper condition and then does not move without 



