FOREWORD TO COLT-TRAINING 27 



horseman (for I have seen many do this) jumps up into 

 the cart or buggy and uses the whip to look manlike and 

 to impress the onlooker that he is the boss. Of course, 

 the horse refuses to start, being confused. The result 

 is that the horse soon learns to stop to be petted and 

 refuses to go because he is whipped as soon as he makes 

 a move. 



I will deal further with the nappy jibber and the way 

 to make him go without cruelty or violence. 



Man's ignorance is further displayed in the black- 

 smith's shop. The colt or horse is taken to the forge to 

 be shod. As soon as the farrier attempts to touch the 

 foot a clever kick sends him flying across the shop. The 

 groom who holds the horse pets him and pulls his ears, 

 strokes him and speaks kind words whilst the farrier 

 lands a few useful jabs with his hammer. The groom 

 tells the farrier off for hitting the horse, and goes to 

 another smith, who is also kicked. The groom will not 

 allow the horse to be ill-treated or knocked about because 

 his master has told him that he must treat the horse 

 kindly and never allow anyone to be cruel to it. 



Now the horse should be properly broken and trained 

 and prepared for his first visit to the farrier's shop, 

 when he will soon get used to the new surroundings and 

 allow the farrier to handle his feet carefully and put 



