116 HORSES. 



the animal also understands ; and find out the 

 temper of the different animals, which varies 

 much, and cultivate a good understanding with 

 each of his speechless but sensible companions 

 in toil. It is well known, that where one man 

 can do nothing with a horse, another can, with 

 ease, induce him to perform wonders. The 

 management of these and other animals, is, 

 indeed, quite a talent, and a very valuable one, 

 in a farming man. 



The carter or wagoner always walks (ride 

 he ought not) on the left, or near side of the 

 horse, or vehicle ; because, as the rule is to let 

 things pass him on the right, or off side, he 

 would otherwise be placed between the two 

 carriages, to his great inconvenience or danger. 

 " Gee ! " is the word, which makes the horse 

 turn to the right ; and " Come hither, woa ! " the 

 injunction which draws him towards the left; 



