EDUCATING THE HORSE. 



TO EDUCATE A HORSE NOT TO BE AFRAID 

 OF A BUFFALO ROBE. 



The education of the horse being quite a new 

 idea to many persons, it therefore becomes 

 necessary that, in my characteristic explana- 

 tions, I should make my ideas both plain and 

 simple so that even the most unlettered may 

 not become fogged while attempting to apply 

 any illustrated idea in my work. 



A Buffalo robe is an article in common use, and 

 one at which very many horses become fright- 

 ened, proving a decided source of annoyance. 

 Let not the reader imagine that one lesson, as 

 below indicated, is sufficient to warrant success 

 and thoroughly eradicate the habit. Much 

 depends upon the temperament of the animal ; 

 but, in most cases, three lessons carefully im- 

 parted will accomplish the purpose. After you 

 have given two or three lessons do not tempt 

 your horse by suddenly approaching him with 

 the robe, and when you do approach him, be 



