war-horse
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in the texts
On the Art of Horsemanship
The horse suitable for cavalry warfare: sound-footed, strong, obedient, steady, and capable across difficult terrain.
As we have assumed that the horse to be bought is designed for war, he must be tested in all the particulars in which he is tested by war.
So far we have described how to avoid being cheated in buying a colt or a horse, how to avoid spoiling him in usage and how to impart to a horse all the qualities required by a cavalryman for war.
the horse that is sound in his feet, gentle and fairly speedy, has the will and the strength to stand work, and, above all, is obedient, is the horse that will, as a matter of course, give least trouble and the greatest measure of safety to his rider in warfare.
Against Phaenippus
The horse formerly owned by Phaenippus.
He has given up riding on horseback, has sold his war horse, and in his place has bought himself a chariot—he, at his age!