THE AMERICAN HORSE. 167

would not have been inflicted, and his object
would thus have been defeated.

“‘T have already, Boys, told you about the
horses of South America, and the mode in which
they are captured. In North America they
have an infinite variety of horses, all of them
bearing more or less resemblance to those of
Britain. Indeed, the most celebrated horses
have descended from animals imported from this
country ; but they make rapid advances, and in a
few years they will doubtless be fully able to
compete with our English steeds.

‘¢ Tt will, under these circumstances, be un-
necessary for me to describe the different breeds.
I will, therefore, at once tell you two or three
stories of American horses, passing by altogether
their many racing achievements, which I am
aware have more interest to the jockey than to
any one else.

“‘ Here is an instance of persevering exertion
which is almost incredible. I tell it, however,