History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c27.s3.t3.2

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While horses have been classified into various breeds according to the speed (besides other criterion), importance of good training is nonetheless, highlighted. Citation from Magasthene’s Indika reveals that the training of horses was imparted during Mauryan period also. ‘Those trained from boyhood can control horse with bit and bridle and can make them move at a measured pace and in a straight course.