86 now TO JUDGE A HOKSfi. 



connection with the manipulations described further 

 on. 



In the simpleness of the system, based on the 

 most rational principles, rests the guarantee for the 

 practical execution and the success. Under all cir- 

 cumstances, in handling a horse, preserve your 

 temper, no matter how provoking, for, if you lose 

 control of yourself, you will be sure to lose control 

 of your charge. The horse must be governed by 

 kindness and determination, not by abuse and 

 tyranny. 



4— APPLICATION OF RAEEY's PRINCIPLES FOR WILD AND 

 SHY HORSES. 



For the application of the principles laid down in 

 the preceding chapters, Rarey says : 



" Provided with a long whip, topped by a silk 

 snap, so as to crack loud, step into the enclosure 

 where the horse is, stand still, allowing it to look at 

 you a few minutes. If it stands still, move up to it 

 slowly, the right arm holding the whip stretched 

 down at your side, while the left, bent in the elbow 

 with the hand stretched forward, is held out toward 

 the horse. In this position approach the horse 

 slowly, but not too directly, toward its head or back, 

 so as to prevent its moving forward or backward ; 

 but, in case that should happen, step carefully a 



