मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

7th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF HORSES.
There are seven varieties of horses. They are very keen. They
are in white, black, red or mixed colours. They have long faces and
long tails, and short and sharp ears. They have strong feet and single
hoofs. They are much powerful and very beautiful. They are fit for
riding and drawing vehicles. Those which have good curls (marks)
on their bodies would increase prosperity, wealth and health of their
masters. They are the main decorations of houses and places. They
are never idle and are fond of bunting. They have full passion in the
spring season, and their youth begins in their 4th or 5th year. They
are very strong, beautiful and powerful in their 6th year and they
try to join mares. They enjoy with mares in solitary places under
trees, bushes and in plains. After the first intercourse, mares become
pregnant. Then, they have foam in their mouths. The mares are
reduced and take a little food owing to wearisome. Their delivery
time is from 10 to 12 month. The young ones suck their mother's
milk till the end of 1st year running and playing with their mothers.
They try to eat grass and other tender herbs in their 2nd year and to
run fast. They are fit for riding and cart driving from their 4th year.
They must be trained in their early ages. Their varieties are
mentioned below:—
[1st variety of HORSES]
(TURANGA)
These varieties of horses are always white in colour. They
have long necks and faces. Their testicles and penis are short.
Generally they have good curls from birth. They are very
strong and powerful and are, always, smooth and peaceful. They
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