When a Fire happens, such is the natural dread of the horse, that he cannot be prevailed on to move out of danger, but remains to his certain destruction.

In this alarming case, it has been recommended, and practised with success, (the opportunity of a few minutes offering,) to blind the horses with any cloths which can be suddenly laid hold on, and a Bridle or Halter also being put on, to back them out; for when these animals see or smell fire, they obstinately refuse to move forwards, but may be forced backward.