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should become familiar with man at as early an age as possible. 

 If taken in time and properly handled, he need never know fear. 

 A colt should never be frightened. Too many persons thought- 

 lessly try to tease the young colt by running at it or throwing 



Fig. 147. — Method of catching young foal. 



sticks at it — practices which should never be indulged if a relia- 

 ble animal is to be developed. The colt should be taught useful 

 lessons only. Because colts are bright and susceptible to train- 

 ing, they are often taught tricks and allowed to become mis- 

 chievous. A colt that bites, rears, or kicks may seem amusing 

 at first, but this very behavior may later prove an annoyance 

 that is difficult to overcome. The trainer should not make the 



