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Qiiestiofi. How would you educate a horse not to be afraid of fire- 

 crackers ? 



A?iswer, Hitch him to a wagon, put on my double safety strap, 

 and drive him right up to the fire-crackers, and if he goes to turn 

 around with you or run back or run away, pull the strap, which will 

 immediately bring him to his knees, but do not hold the strap. As 

 ftoon as he comes to his knees loosen the strap and pull the lines. 



using the command " whoa, sir." Now have boys throw fire-crackers 

 under him, all around him, up in the air, and if be makes any at- 

 tempt to get away say *• whoa," sharp and firm. For you to meet 

 with success with a horse of this character, or, in fact any horse, you 

 must talk to him, always speaking distinctly and firmly. After you 

 have given the horse two lessons he will pay no attention to fire- 

 crackers. 



