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imaginary horse, then on a quiet old cob, before tackling 

 a wild colt. I guarantee this is a most wonderful lesson. 

 I have practised it so much that I can get a colt's con- 

 fidence in fifteen minutes and have him following me like 

 a pet dog. Always remember to give this confidence 

 lesson to all dangerous horses, -nappy jibbers and shyers. 

 It has been my winning point with " dodgy " horses, 

 for when we gain each other's confidence then we are 

 ready to commence business. 



I remember buying a " dodgeman " in St. Martin's 

 Lane Repository without a warranty. Upon his arrival 

 home I gave him a full hour's confidence lesson a 

 lesson he had never had in his life before and he was 

 much easier to tackle the following day and seemed to 

 know me. 



Scores of horsy friends have quietly wondered how 

 I have mastered so many " outlaws " ; they think their 

 own knowledge is sufficient. Their system is to put a 

 long rein on one side of the bridle and a dumb jockey 

 on his back and lounge the animal until it is tired out, 

 with the result that the colt or horse never gains con- 

 fidence, and is just as saucy when he gets fresh again. 

 If these gentlemen read this book they will be able to 

 see how I have mastered some of the most tricky horses 

 ever shipped into Essex. 



