158 FEEDING AND FITTING A HORSE. 



little. You must watch for such indications, as 

 this is a critical time in the education of your 

 horse. This jogging should not exceed from 

 two to four miles a day, with " spurts" of not 

 over a quarter of a mile. You should carefully 

 ascertain whether or not he improves, as at this 

 age his improvement should be constant. Per- 

 haps> at this time, you may see him break his 

 gait, showing that he has had too much work for 

 his age and has become sore. Then suspend 

 your driving and when he gets well apply my 

 trotting rig as shown in the engraving. The 

 colt then, finding something on his mouth and 

 legs to keep him steady, will alter his way of 

 going. Though he is to be taught to go without 

 being pulled hard, it should still be remembered 

 that the colt or horse will often want to get his 

 head down and feel the bit. The driver should 

 then support him, with as little pull as possible, 

 yet enough to accomplish that purpose ; the 

 horse with good mouth will always feel the 

 driver's hand. 



