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a way that there would be the least inclination to resistance. If, 

 for example, in taking up the horse's foot, by standing forward of 

 the hip, well up near the body, 

 facing backward, one hand is 

 rested against the hip, while at 



FIG. 22. Docile Expression. 



FIG. 23. Docile Expression. 



the moment of taking up the foot with the other, there is firm press- 

 ure exerted against the hip, to throw the weight upon the op- 

 posite leg, the foot can be brought up easily, and then, when sub- 

 mitted to, the simple movement forward will bring it against the 

 knees to be handled with safety as desired. In leading by the 

 halter, if, instead of pulling straight ahead, which gives the horse 

 great advantage to resist, the operator stands opposite the shoulder 

 and pulls sufficiently hard to bring 

 the horse off his feet a few times, 

 he will soon follow unconditionally 

 without the least restraint. 



In a hundred different ways this 

 principle is seen to be illustrated in 

 consequence of the horse's not being 

 sufficiently, disciplined to make him 

 entirely manageable in harness and 

 fearless when under the tests of se- 

 vere excitement. It is for this 

 reason that horses that may have 

 been driven for months, or even 

 years, when managed with care, or 

 not subjected to unusual causes of 

 accident or excitement, are liable 

 at some unguarded moment, when 



FIG. 24. Coarse, Low-bred Horse. 



