242 EDUCATING THE HORSE 



" Whoa," say ten times, by that time you have 

 so educated him to the word that he will scarcely 

 forget it for years. Take your stick and ply it 

 on his hind parts again ; if he resists, jerk sud- 

 denly on the reins and say " Whoa." Ply the 

 stick until all fear is removed. You can now 

 safely hitch your animal to a cart, as seen in en- 

 graving, using no breeching. Drive him a short 

 time, simultaneously pull on the reins and say 

 " Whoa," at the same time allowing the cart to 

 come against his heels. Push the cart sharply 

 against him, saying " Whoa," each time, speaking 

 with considerable force, that he may understand 

 you design to conquer. Don't forget to caress 

 when the horse obeys. Should he kick the cart 

 and try to rid himself of it, pull with your might 

 quickly on the reins and repeat the word " whoa " 

 again ; so soon as he shall desist take him from 

 the cart and lay him down again as soon as pos- 

 sible, and, if need be, summon one of your neigh- 

 bors to assist you, to prevent being foiled, for 



