hunting-horse

It was said of him that he returned from a battle he had gained, like the King's hunting-horse, leaving the dogs to caress their master and divide the quarry, without seeking even to remember the part he had had in the triumph.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

I have tried this method myself, but without success, for though my hunting-horse, old Manitou, stands as steady as a rock, yet I find it impossible to shoot the rifle with any degree of accuracy from the saddle.

IV. The Deer of the River Bottoms 1885

A hunting-horse is of no use whatever unless he will permit a man to jump from his back and fire with the greatest rapidity; and nowhere does practice have more to do with success than in the case of jumping off a horse to shoot at game which has just been seen.

V. The Black-Tail Deer 1885

My own hunting-horse, Manitou, is the best and most valuable animal on the ranch.

I. Ranching in the Bad Lands 1885

As to the beauty of the hunting-horse, though, I think I must hedge a little, while I stand firmly to my admiration of his use.

Short Stories and Essays (from Literature and Life) William Dean Howells 1878

As to the beauty of the hunting-horse, though, I think I must hedge a little, while I stand firmly to my admiration of his use.

Literature and Life (Complete) William Dean Howells 1878

a hunting-cap, a boot on one leg and a shoe on the foot of the other -- and thus equipped he runs with the speed of a hunting-horse, clearing with ease all the ditches and fences the riders do.

The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 1

a battle he had gained, like the King's hunting-horse, leaving the dogs to caress their master and divide the quarry, without seeking even to remember the part he had had in the triumph.

Cinq Mars — Complete Alfred de Vigny 1830