376 TRICK HORSES. 



at first allow the vehicle to move, nor until he 

 has mounted two or three times, then say to him, 

 " Push ! " and in a short time you will have 

 taught him not only to get up on the vehicle but 

 to push it in front of him. After your horse has 

 been thoroughly taught, you will discover that 

 he is delighted to amuse you, and he will appear 

 pleased to participate in the enjoyment of the 

 trick. 



HOW TO MAKE A HORSE GO LAME. 



Tap him on the fore-leg till he holds it up, 

 then caress him kindly ; lead him with the left 

 hand to the bit, and tap the left fore-leg with a 

 stick in your right hand ; repeat the word " lame, 

 lame, lame," and your horse will soon learn to 

 hold up one leg at the command 



