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caress him, and in a short time his tail will 

 become limber and he will be taught to not be 

 afraid, though, in driving, the rein should get 

 under his tail. Also, after you allow him to rise 

 to his feet ; use the same means as just directed 

 when he was lying down. 



In my book I have endeavored to grapple 

 with almost every bad habit that the horse is 

 addicted to, and would here advise all persons 

 who handle them -to be extremely careful that if 

 their animals acquire unpleasant habits, they are 

 not mostly to be blamed themselves. Horses 

 differ materially in their ability to learn, and 

 many are less susceptible of impressions than 

 others, therefore, it behooves the educator to 

 first make himself acquainted with the disposi- 

 tion of his horse, and treat him accordingly, as 

 the same line of management will not serve for 

 all, but an observance of one important direc- 

 tion, that of always using the utmost kindness, 

 will, in most cases, prevent and remove all hab- 

 its but those of long standing. 



