EDUCATING THE HORSE. 193 



EDUCATING THE COLT TO RIDE 



First put on the Bonaparte bridle, make a 

 double half-hitch, bringing it over the head, back 

 of his ears, and, carrying it down to the mouth, 

 place it under the upper lip, taking the end of 

 the cord in your right hand, placing it on the 

 horse's rump; then place your left hand in the 

 mane ; now spring partly on and off, as seen in 

 the plate on preceding page. Do this several 

 times; if he moves, punish him in the mouth, by 

 means of the cord; if he does not move, when 

 you get off caress him ; then go to the opposite 

 side, repeating the same several times, after 

 which you may safely mount your horse, but be 

 particular not to remain on his back too long at 

 a time, as the strength of the animal is not yet 

 sufficiently developed to bear a protracted strain. 

 Like the young of all animals, the colt has a 

 great deal of energy and spirit, but lacks the 

 stamina to endure long-continued exertion, nor 

 can it be imposed on them without certain injury. 



