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powers, and that these must be studied closely as the foundation of 

 his successful management ; next, tha, these constitutional differences 

 are only provisions adapting him for special uses ; and that his charac- 

 ter is clearly shown by the peculiarities of his bodily structure, ac- 

 tions, and more especially by the features of the head. This will show, 

 when looked at carefully, that resistance is only the expression of 

 natural instinct, and that fear or vicious actions are not to be taken 

 as indicating a degree of bad character or viciousness that should 



FIG. 60. The Thorough-bred. 



be considered an obstacle in making the character good, simply 

 requiring greater care and thought in meeting and combating 

 the resistance, whatever it is, in the most simple, direct, and 

 humane manner. Though referred to before, it is so important 

 that I call attention to it again here, that though the treat- 

 ment may be applied just ri'ght, if not carried far enough, the 

 failure may be as great as if improper treatment had been used ; 

 and above all, that the better nature is to be won by patient, per- 

 sistent kindness. I have called attention, next, to the various 

 methods of treatment taught me by the experience of many long 

 years of observation, experiment, and study, and have tried faith- 

 fully to make the explanations as simple and olain as I could. , 



