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

take a little food and are easily trainable. Their eyes are a little big.
They are moderate in size. Though they have much passion, they
are very submissive to their masters. They walk fast with uplifted
faces. They complete any kind of work satisfactorily. They produce
good smell and they appear very beautifully. Their walk, trot, canter,
jump, and gallop are excellent. Hence they are said to be the best
horses.
[2nd variety of HORSES]
(ASVA)
Horses of these kinds are red in colour. They have eyes of ho-
ney colour. They are 4 hasthas tall and they have much passion.
They are always calm but at times lose temper to a very little extent.
They run like an arrow. They are very strong and they never fail
in work. They are stout when young. Men can easily ride over
them. Their cries are somewhat like thunder. They can withstand
hunger and thirst. They are good in nature, healthy, and have good
scent. They possess small ears and long tails. They work with a
little haughtiness. They are very terrible while hunting and in war.
They have strong memory. They are not fickle minded. They feel
much when punished. They are fond of swimming in water. They
are good to all persons. They are fit for riding for ministers, com-
mander-in-chiefs, and Princes.
[3rd variety of HORSES]
(GHOTAKA)
They are of black colour and they are very powerful and
swift. They are always successful in work. They often cry. They
are very clean and short and have a little sleep. Their teeth are
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