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. These include springing across ditches, leaping over walls,
						rushing up banks, jumping down from banks. One must also try him by riding
						up and down hill and on a slope. All these experiments prove whether his
						spirit is strong and his body sound. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to reject a
						horse that is not perfect in these trials. For many break down in these not
						from want of ability, but from lack of experience. With teaching, use and
						discipline they will perform all these exercises well, provided they are
						otherwise sound and not faulty.