The fishing over, the main object of our expedition to La Yegüera was next attended to, namely, that of adding to our madrina of supernumerary horses from the abundant stock of this farm. An entire day was passed in riding through its enchanting2 groves3 and meadows, inspecting the numerous droves of mares, guarded by their proud padrotes or stallions. Each troop is under the control of one of these, who not only prevent their mingling4 with other packs, but endeavor also to appropriate all the other mares they can kidnap from their neighbors. The conquest, however, is not obtained without a determined5 resistance from their rightful lords, which occasions fierce combats between the rivals. When any stranger approaches, the whole troop boldly advances towards the object of their alarm, neighing, snorting, and throwing their slim and beautiful forms into the most graceful6 attitudes. When at the distance of a hundred paces, they all halt, and five or six scouts7 are detached from the main body to reconnoitre. These{75} approach still nearer, and stretching their necks and ears, seem, with wild glance and cautious movement, to inquire from the stranger the object of this intrusion, while, in the mean time, the stallion keeps the whole troop in readiness for retreat in case of pursuit. When this last occurs, the scouts hastily incorporate themselves with the main body, while the stallion orders the retreat as skilfully9 as a good general might under similar circumstances, stopping occasionally to watch the enemy’s movements, but never resuming the lead until the troop is out of danger. When thus wildly coursing over the prairies in packs of one or two hundred, headed by their respective stallions, inspired, as it were, by the freedom of the plain, nothing can surpass their magnificent appearance, nor the proud air of liberty with which they snuff the passing breeze. We one day brought to the Ranch10 a large drove, from which we selected those required for the expedition. This occupied the men for a couple of days, as it was discovered that most of the animals were in bad condition from burrs and garrapatas, another destructive insect peculiar11 to those places, of the size and shape of a bed-bug, and very distressing12 to animals. It adheres with such tenacity13 to the skin of the poor brutes14, that it requires to be pulled by hand in order to detach it; if left undisturbed, it will suck the blood until its body becomes distended15 to many times the natural size. It attacks all kinds of animals, but more especially horses: these last suffer in consequence, from malignant17 sores about their ears, which soon wither18 and drop off.
The horses were so wild that they had to be broken{76} in before they could be of any service. This operation—which might as well be termed breaking down horses, as a great number are ruined by it—affords the Llaneros a fine opportunity for testing their ability in coping with this, the most spirited animal in the world. It is also undoubtedly19 one of the most difficult performances on cattle-farms, requiring strong nerve and great skill on the part of the rider to withstand the kicks and plunges21 of the animal and retain his seat. The method practised in the Llanos differs but little from that of the Pampas of Buenos Ayres, so ably described by Sir Francis Head, Darwin, and other eminent22 writers. I will quote some passages from the first of these authors respecting this divertisement among the Gauchos23; their method I specially16 commend to the numerous disciples25 of the renowned26 Rarey, who has so astonished the Old World and the New with his wonderful skill in horse-taming.
“The corral was quite full of horses, most of which were young ones, about three and four years old. The capataz, mounted on a strong, steady horse, rode into the corral, and threw his lazo over the neck of a young horse, and dragged him to the gate. For some time he was very unwilling27 to leave his comrades, but the moment he was forced out of the corral, his first idea was to gallop28 away; however, the jerk of the lazo checked him in a most effectual manner. The peons now ran after him on foot, and threw the lazo over his four legs, just above the fetlocks, and twitching29 it, they pulled his legs from under him so suddenly, that I really thought the fall he got had killed him. In an instant a Gaucho24 was seated upon his head, and{77} with his long knife, in a few seconds he cut off the whole of the horse’s mane, while another cut the hair from the end of his tail. This they told me is a mark that the horse has been once mounted. They then put a piece of hide into his mouth to serve as a bit, and a strong hide-halter on his head. The Gaucho who was to mount, arranged his spurs, which were unusually long and sharp, and while two men held the animal by his ears, he put on the saddle, which he girthed extremely tight; he then caught hold of the horse’s ear and in an instant vaulted30 into the saddle; upon which the man who was holding the horse by the halter, threw the end of it to the rider, and from that moment no one seemed to take any further notice of him. The horse instantly began to jump in a manner which made it very difficult for the rider to keep his seat, and quite different from the kick or plunge20 of an English horse; however, the Gaucho’s spur soon set him going, and off he galloped31, doing every thing in his power to throw his rider. Another horse was immediately brought from the corral, and so quick was the operation, that twelve Gauchos were mounted in a space which, I think, hardly exceeded an hour.”
“It was singular to see the different manner in which the different horses behaved. Some would actually scream while the Gauchos were girthing the saddle upon their backs; some would instantly lie down and roll over it; while some would stand without being held, their legs stiff and in unnatural32 directions, their necks half bent33 towards their tails, and looking so vicious and sulky, that I could not help thinking I could not have mounted one of them for{78} any reward that could be offered me; and they were invariably the most difficult to subdue34.”
By repeating this treatment a number of times, and a sound thrashing with the chaparro whenever they prove refractory35, the riders finally succeed in conquering the indomitable spirit of their steeds, although they long retain a vicious propensity36 to occasionally practise their old tricks, either by throwing themselves backwards37 upon their riders, or suddenly plunging38 headlong at a furious rate. Another dangerous habit is that of whirling rapidly, when least expected, in an opposite direction to the one intended by the rider, who, unless very expert, is unseated and liable to have his neck broken. But, when these horses are at length thoroughly39 broken in, there are few in the world capable of performing their duty so well as those trained in the Llanos of Venezuela.
My allusion40 on a former page to the renowned Rarey, recalls to my memory the name of Santos Nieves, a famous picador of San Pablo, whose ingenious mode of entrapping41 horses appears to have been formed on the same principle as that which has characterized Mr. Rarey’s method.
Instead of dashing after the droves, with lazo in hand, and wild shouts, as is usual when the capture of one or more horses is intended, Santos Nieves made use of every precaution to avoid giving these shy creatures the least alarm; and so successfully were all his expeditions executed, that he achieved for himself the tremendous reputation of being a horse-witch. His plan was, however, the simplest possible. If the object was to capture only a single animal—which{79} feat42 is peculiarly difficult to accomplish in woody places especially—he made preparations as if for a long journey, previous to seeking the haunts of his intended captive. Having sojourned in San Pablo for over half a century, he was thoroughly acquainted with all their accustomed places of resort. The first impulse of the animal on finding himself followed, was to scamper43 off; but the patient picador, instead of hurrying in pursuit, quietly remained on the same spot, watching and waiting the next move of the animal. Presently the horse, seeing he was not pursued, would conclude to return and reconnoitre the object of his alarm. Satisfied from the quiet attitude of the man, that nothing need be feared from him, the horse resumed his brousing near by. Again the man cautiously and slowly advances, until perceived anew by the horse, who, as before, beats a rapid retreat. Impelled44 by curiosity, he returned for the third time; again inspects the picador, who remains45 motionless as before, upon seeing which, the animal concludes he may safely continue his meal. These man?uvrings, again and again repeated, usually occupied an entire day, towards the close of which, if the horse were not very scary, the picador, with cautious approach and gentle words, succeeded in placing the halter around his neck. The extreme coyness, however, of most of these animals, frequently compelled Santos Nieves to camp out for the night and resume his pursuit, not only the following morning, but, if necessary, for three or more consecutive46 days, at the end of which he always returned in triumph with his captive to the farm.
The relative value of these horses depends principally{80} on their form, color, and gait. The Llaneros are quite skilful8 in teaching them a variety of paces and evolutions, which are as essential to their hazardous47 occupations, as is the helm to the mariner48. For war purposes, they are especially invaluable49, as was practically demonstrated in the long struggle with the Spaniards, who not being equally expert in the management of their steeds, were, in consequence, often at the mercy of their antagonists50. A good charger must be endowed with an easy mouth, good wind, and quick movement to either side, so that when pursued by an enemy, he can be made to whirl suddenly to the attack if necessary. The same rule applies to those used in chasing wild animals, especially bulls, which, when hotly pursued, often face about and charge their assailants.
It is equally indispensable in warm climates, that a horse should possess an easy gait for travelling. In this respect, they are trained to the particular fancy or requirements of the rider. Some prefer a gentle trot51 on a long journey, as being the least fatiguing52 to the horse; but, for city riding, or short journeys, an amble53, rack, or pasitrote—something between both—is usually adopted. The test of a good pacing horse consists in “the rider being able to carry a glass of water in his hand without spilling,” while that of a first-rate charger is to stop, when at the height of his speed, on the slightest pull of the bridle54.
Great regard is also paid to the color of horses; piebald, cream, and the various shades of white, are usually preferred. But, where great endurance and strength are requisite55, connoisseurs56 generally select{81} those of a darker color. Their price in the country is greatly enhanced of late in consequence of a devastating57 disease, which has been raging among them for several years past. Horses were so plentiful58 in the Llanos at one time, that a large export trade in their hides was carried on with foreign countries. A good horse, which then only brought five dollars, now costs from eighty to one hundred, and even more, according to the fancy of the parties interested.—Great numbers of the inhabitants were also carried away by the same scourge59, which swept over the land like the cholera60, not even sparing the fish in the rivers.
This frightful61 epidemic62, which the Llaneros have appropriately styled Peste, or plague, is supposed to have originated in the great primeval forest of San Camilo, at the head waters of the Apure, from decomposition63 of the vegetable detritus64 accumulated there during centuries. From thence, travelling eastward65 along the course of the river, the epidemic continued its ravages66 among the inhabitants of the towns and villages situated67 on the right bank, attacking first one place and then another, until the whole province scarcely escaped depopulation. Even when the mortality abated68, the country, which until then had possessed69 a most healthful climate, never recovered its former salubrity; fevers of a more or less dangerous character prevail from that time, especially towards the end of the rainy season, while the raising of horses has been entirely70 abandoned in consequence.
The first symptoms of the epidemic appeared among the crocodiles, whose hideous71 carcasses might then be seen floating down the stream in such prodigious{82} numbers, that both the waters and air of that fine region were tainted72 with their effluvium. It was observed that they were first seized with a violent fit of coughing, followed by a black vomit73 which compelled them to quit their watery74 home, and finally find a grave amongst the thickets75 on the river banks. The disease next attacked the fish and other inhabitants of the water, with equal violence, until it was feared the streams would be depopulated. The fearful mortality among them can be better estimated from the fact that, for more than a month, the rippling76 waves of that noble river, the Apure, were constantly washing down masses of putrefaction77, its placid78 surface being by them actually hidden from view for several weeks.
The next victims were the pachidermata of the swamps, and it was a pitiable sight to see the sluggish79 chigüires (capyvaras) and the grizzly80 wild-boars dragging their paralyzed hind-quarters after them; hence the name of derrengadera, applied81 to this disease.
Not even monkeys in their a?rial retreats, escaped the contagion82, and their melancholy83 cries resounded84 day and night through the woods like wailings of the eternally lost.
It is a singular fact, that while the scourge did not spare any of the countless85 droves of horses roaming the savannas86 of the Apure, and adjacent plains, donkeys and horned cattle were seldom, if ever, attacked, so that, by their aid, the owners of cattle-farms were enabled to prevent the entire dispersion of their herds87.
A curious incident related in connection with this{83} public calamity88, is very current in the Llanos, respecting the origin of the disease among horses. Eugenio Torralva, a man of uncommon89 industry, although of humble90 extraction, had accumulated quite a handsome fortune by the raising of cattle, on the borders of La Portuguesa; but his chief wealth consisted in horses, on which he greatly prided himself—so much so that, on one occasion, while a distinguished91 personage was passing through his estate, Torralva directed his attention to the numerous droves grazing in the plains; then turning to his guest, who appeared equally delighted with the sight, said to him, “Think you, General, that I shall ever be in want of horses? Ni que Dios quiera! (Not even if God Almighty92 wished it!)” he blasphemously93 added. Two years later, the witness to this impious boast was again on his way to the Llanos: near San Juan he met an old man, apparently94 in a very destitute95 condition, riding a donkey. Not knowing who the wayfarer96 was, he bowed, as is customary, and rode on without taking further notice of the old man or his uncouth97 equipment; whereupon the stranger, waving his hand to him, cried, “Why, General, have you already forgotten your friend Torralva?” He that “giveth and taketh away” had deprived him of every horse, and the once wealthy farmer was now compelled to travel on an ass1. It is asserted by the Llaneros that soon after he uttered the above-mentioned blasphemy98, the Peste broke out among his immense stock, from whence they say the disease spread to other farms, until the contagion became general.
It is not a little singular that although the horse{84} was unknown to the aborigines of America, at the time of its conquest, the researches of Darwin and other eminent geologists99 have shown them to have existed in vast numbers on that continent contemporaneously with the Mastodon, Megatherium, Mylodon, and other extinct animals. “Certainly, it is a marvellous fact, in the history of mammalia,” observes that assiduous explorer, “that in South America a native horse should have lived and disappeared, to be succeeded, in after ages, by the countless herds descended100 from the few introduced by the Spanish colonists101!”
In general these animals are of middling size, and, like their progenitor102, the Andalusian horse, endowed with a fiery103 spirit, (if not checked by ill-treatment or abuse,) and surprising endurance, especially during the exciting chase of wild cattle, when they are kept in constant motion for many consecutive days.
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