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naturally be iiicliiiod to gallop, to jump, unci to shy, 

 Hud cure should bo tiiken to I'emove every ol jcct apt 

 to excite the animal. 



In mounting tlio horse outdoors, take the left rein, 

 short, so as to enable you to hold him and to draw 

 his head toward you in case he slionlil shj' or step 

 sidewards. 



If the horse entirely refuses to move on, after the 

 rider is in the saddle, turn his head to one side 

 and thus the horse several times around in a circle. 

 If then let loose, he will without using the v.hip, 

 bo glad to move forward. 



It is quite improper to use a martingale at the first 

 lessons of the horse under saddle, as the animal 

 will moi'e willinglj- submit to the guidance of the 

 hand, if the pull of the rein comes in a straight line, 

 as if that direction were broken by the martingale. 

 The use of a martingale may only thou be justified, 

 if the horse carries his head too high, or stretches 

 his nose too far out. 



IS— RIDING THE HORSE, (ROCKWELL). 



This should not be done before the horse is well 

 bridle broken. Begin the lesson in the barn or yard. 

 Place on him a common riding bridle without girth 

 or martingale. Tie the bridle reins together on top 

 of the neck, tight enough to check him just a little. 



