The Horse, as Comrade and Friend 



rakes, pikels and brushes. Attention to these 

 matters of detail results in the permanent 

 improvement of the most nervous animal's 

 nerves, and fewer accidents to man and beast, 

 both in and out of the stable. If you take care 

 of your horse's feelings, you will find he will 

 take care of yours. 



It is easy to punish a horse ; difficult to 

 convey to his mind the definite idea of reward 

 for good work done. It is very helpful if you 

 can do so. The cheery word and affectionate 

 pat are an indication to him of your feehngs, 

 and are good as far as they go. He returns 

 them with equally affectionate nose rubbings, 

 and nips not intended to hurt ; but in the 

 advanced education of the horse you want 

 more than this. You want to use the stimulus 

 of reward, and to get him to understand the 

 idea of reward. He is by nature such a noble- 

 minded, generous beast that he doesn't seek 

 reward, and will do everything he can for you 

 from pure love of you. In your handhng of 

 him you have given him oats, as a distraction 

 in times of apprehended difficulty, with success. 

 It has been helpful. But, when he is brought 

 up, oats become part of his ordinary food, 

 and you need something quite distinctive ; 

 and for the purpose of reward, nothing is 



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