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to bring it in exchange for the reward ; or when 



mounted, will put his head back to place it in your hand. 



Stand on the outside of a door which opens towards 



you. Show the horse carrots through the opening : he 



will push the door open to get the carrot. By always 

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repeating the word " door," he will soon open or shut a 



door at command, or a gate, even when mounted. 



These may be " foolish things to all the wise," but 

 nothing is useless which familiarises the horse, which 

 increases the confidence and intimacy between him and 

 his rider, or which teaches him to look to man for the 

 indications of his will, and to obey them, whether from 

 fear, interest, or attachment. 



