384 TRICK HORSES. 



same manner and secure the services of some 

 person to assist you ; directing him to stand on 

 the off-side ; and, when directed, to pull up his 

 foot. Place on the horse the Bonaparte bridle, 

 and take your position in front of him with bri- 

 dle in hand, requesting assistant to pull, when 

 your horse will come down on his knees, now 

 pull on your bridle and say, " Come here," when 

 he will soon obey you. Do not make your les- 

 sons long, but repeat them often ; not forgetting 

 to caress him if he should make the slightest 

 move towards you. 



Never attempt to teach a horse this trick with 

 shoes on his hind-feet, as he might cut himself, 

 which would cause him to dread a second effort. 



