178 THE TRUNK, 



certain horses in all countries, keep the tail rigidly fixed to 

 one particular side, near or off, when walking, unless, indeed, 

 to use it when occasion demands. English thoroughbreds, 

 however, at the same pace, generally swing it from side to 

 side in an easy, free manner, somewhat similar to that in 

 which a fast and fair walker uses his arms when going along 

 at, say, the rate of six miles an hour. The difference, here, 

 seems to be due to the thoroughbred's longer stride and 

 greater freedom of action. 



