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A few equine lines
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This most noble beast is the most beautiful, the swiftest and of the highest courage of domesticated animals. His long mane and tail adorn and beautify him. He is of a fiery temperament, but good-natured, obedient, docile and well-mannered.
— Pedro Garcia Conde, b. 1685
What delight to back the flying steed that challenges the wind for speed! Seems native more of air than earth. Whose burden only lends him fire.
Whose soul in his tak turns labor into sport. Who makes you pastime his.
I sit him now. He takes away my breath. He makes me reel. I touch not earth, I see not, hear not, all is ecstasy of motion.
— James Sheridan Knowles
Thou shalt be for M&n a source of happiness and wealth; thy back shall be a seat of honor, and thy belly of riches; every grain of barley given thee shall purchase indulgence for the sinner.
— The Koran
The hooves of the horses! Oh! Witching and sweet is the music earth steals from the iron-shod feet.
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