Runaway Horses 87 



RUNAWAY HORSES 



It is impossible to stop a thoroughly frightened horse 

 that is running away, by pulling on an ordinary bit. 

 There are bits made that enable the driver to close the 

 nostrils, and thus to stop the horse's breathing so that 

 he will soon "choke down." There are other kinds of 

 bits that are very effective. By acting quickly and 

 vigorously, a driver can often prevent a horse from 

 getting beyond control. If it is possible to rein the 

 horse into a wall before he has acquired much headway, 

 it is usually a good plan. When a horse is beyond 

 control, and is running rapidly, it is generally the safest 

 plan to guide him, so far as possible, and to allow him 

 to become exhausted, when he can be stopped. There 

 is usually less danger in staying with a horse that is 

 running rapidly than in attempting to jump. Every 

 case must be decided as the varying circumstances will 

 indicate. Runaway horses are always dangerous, and 

 should be treated accordingly, and no person not fully 

 qualified should ever be allowed to handle them. 



