THE MIND OF THE HORSE 



suitable for tlie purpose of riding. It would be just 

 the same as taking tlie murderer for one' s valet. 



Horses are usually more lively, more courageous, 

 more aj)t to rear and jump, more wilful and 

 less disj)osed to yield and to obey than mares. 

 Mares are more inclined to throw up the croup 

 and less to rear, are quieter, abandon themselves 

 more easily, are more readily mastered but also 

 more subject to fear. If they are hysterical they 

 are not fit for saddle or carriage use. In our coun- 

 tries entires are in a state of continual excitement 

 \v'hich does not allow of their yielding obedience. 

 They are usually vicious and dangerous. 



The timid horse needs to be reassured by con- 

 tinual caressing. Being of a ]Dliant disposition he 

 immediately feels the suj)eriority of man and im- 

 mediately surrenders to the will of man, obeying 

 forthwith, and is likely to become a good and 

 faithful servant, but requires to be well treated 

 or he will grow discouraged. He suffers repeated 

 punishment without a sign of resistance but is 

 confused and stupefied b}- it. He is readily incli- 

 ned to fear. 



