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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria

CHAPTER VII
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[PLATE XCIV., Fig.

4.] Chariot-horses were trained to three paces, a walk, a trot, and a gallop.

In battle-pieces they are commonly represented at full speed, in marches trotting, in processions walking in a stately manner.

Their manes were frequently hogged, though more commonly they lay on the neck, falling (apparently) upon either side indifferently.

Occasionally a portion only was hogged, while the greater part remained in its natural condition.


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