The Spanish horse is the noblest horse
in the world,
the most beautiful that can be . . .
the lovingest and gentlest,
and the fittest of all for a King on his day of triumph.
The
Duke of NewCastle
"...
This most noble beast is the most beautiful
the
swiftest and of the highest courage of domesticated animals.
His
long mane and tail adorn and beautify him.
He
is of fiery temperament, but good tempered, obedient,
docile
and well-mannered."
Mexican
army general Pedro Garcia Conde