“That horses possess it [the Second Sight], is likewise plain, from their violent and sudden starting when their rider, or a Seer in company with him, sees a vision of any kind, by night or day. It is observable of a horse, that he will not go forwards towards the apparition, but must be led round, at some distance from the common road; [...] and, perhaps, what we improperly style a startlish horse, may be one who has the gift of the Second Sight.” - Francis Grose













