308 THE HORSE IN SERVICE 



Some high-strung, nervous horses are subject to car fits, as 

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

 and perhaps the cramped position which causes extreme dis- 

 comfort. 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. Much travel will some- 

 times enable them to overcome the difficulty, while in other cases 

 it simply aggravates their condition (Fig. 168). 



REVIEW 



1. Wten are horses shipped by express and when by freight? 



2. Describe the express cars furnished to horse shippers. 



3. What type of freight cars are best for horse shipments and why? 



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



5. How are horses best prepared and cared for during shipment 1 



