62 THE HORSE OWNERS 



the horse by the means of receipts for articles to smell of, 

 or medicines to give him, of any kind whatever. The 

 only science which has ever existed in the world relative 

 to breaking horses, that has been of any account, is that 

 true method which takes them in their natural state of 

 mind, and improves their intelligence. Consequently, if 

 you wish to educate yo.ur horse in a proper manner adopt 

 a mechanical process. He will then fully comprehend 

 your meaning and obey at the word. If your horse is 

 wild, and will not be caught when in pasture, drive him 

 into the barn and close the doors, and make them fast, 

 after which adopt Mr. Smith's plan on fifth and sixth 

 pages. It will bring him up to you, and he will follow 

 you just where you wish to go ; after which you can go 

 to the pasture or field and say, "Come here, boy," and he 

 obeys the call at once, and gives you no further trouble. 



