THE HORSE. 
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milked like the cow, and is also harnessed to carriages . We may see, then, that the Almighty Creator has left 
like the horse. And in the northern and western parts no part of the earth without a witness of his kind designs 
of America, the Bison is the animal on which the Indians towards man. 
not only depend for their food, but their clothing also. ? 
THE HORSE. 
THE HORSE TRIBE. 
This is considered the noblest and most beautiful of : 
all the animal races. In usefulness and patience, it is 
only exceeded by the Ox tribe. In the domestic state, 
their high and proud bearing is much reduced by hard 
service, and cruel treatment, a shame to our own species. 
In the wild state, they herd together in large droves, - 
and when in motion their beauty of form, their proud 
looks, and their swiftness have ever been the admiration 
of all beholders. In South America, it is said, there is 
a species with cloven hoofs. 
THE HORSE. 
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What description can you give of the Horse ? ) 
The Horse is a noble quadruped, of a most beautiful 
form. His head is high ; his neck gracefully curved ; ) 
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his body long; his limbs small, and strong, and his coat 
smooth and shining. 
What more can you say of this animal ? 
This animal is proud and gentle. He is strong and 
well made to draw a carriage, or lide upon. He defends 
himself with his heels;—is fond of the woods; rolls in 
the dirt when he is sweaty, and calls his fellow by 
neighing. 
How many teeth has the Horse ? 
He has twelve fore teeth, four canine, or cutting teeth, 
and twenty-four grinders. 
What is the color of this animal ? 
Horses are of various colors, and of different shades of 
the same color. Some Horses are coal black, others are 
milk white, while others are yellow, grey, brown, or bay, 
and sometimes they are white, spotted with black or 
brown. 
What can be said of the usefulness of the Horse ? 
Next to the cow, the Horse is the most useful of all 
