CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER III. 



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The three fundamental principles of the Rarey Theory. Heads 

 of the Rarey Lectures. Editor's paraphrase. That any horse 

 may be taught docility. That a horse should be so handled 

 .and tied as to feel inferior to man. That a horse should be 

 allowed to see, smell, and feel all fearful objects. Key note of 

 the Rarey system "''.*" '. ~ ' . .32 



CHAPTER IV. 



How to drive a colt from pasture. How to drive into a stable. 

 The kind of halter. Experiment with a robe or cloak. Horse - 

 taming drugs. The Editor's remarks. Importance of patience. 



Best kind of head-stall. Danger of approaching some colts. 



Hints from a Colonel of the Life Guards . . . .39 



CHAPTER V. 



Powell's system of approaching a colt. Rarey' s remarks on. 

 Lively high-spirited horses tamed easily. Stubborn sulky ones 

 more difficult. Motto, "Fear, love and obey." Use of a whale- 

 bone gig-whip. How to frighten and then approach. Use 

 kind words. How to halter and lead a colt. By the side of a 

 horse. To lead into a stable. To tie up to a manger. 

 Editor's remarks. Longeing. Use and abuse of. On bitting. 

 Sort of bit for a colt. Dick Christian's bit. The wooden 

 gag bit ^ * ""$& ',* *. ' .'' '* . . " '" : '* 51 



CHAPTER VI. 



Taming a colt or horse. Rarey's directions for strapping up and 

 laying down detailed. Explanations by Editor. To approach 

 a vicious horse with half door. Cartwheel. No. 1 strap 

 applied. No. 2 strap applied. "Woodcuts of. How to hop 

 about. Knot up bridle. Struggle described. Lord B.'s im- 

 proved No. 2 strap. Not much danger. How to steer a horse. 

 Laid down, how to gentle. To mount, tied up. Place and 



preparations for training described ..... 67 



