PARK RIDING. 8.'? 



TO MAKE A HOKSE STAND FIRE. 



The report of firearms inspires a horse with 

 great fear, and until he has become used to it, he 

 should not be ridden in the Parks as a perfectly 

 broke horse. " To overcome his fear, begin by 

 placing a pistol in his manger, let him hear the 

 sound of the lock repeated several times, then use 

 a few percussion caps to accustom him to the noise 

 of the explosions before using powder ; afterwards 

 let off a few small charges of powder, taking for the 

 time the moment of his feeding ; a horse will in 

 time become so familiarized to the report of a gun 

 as to show no fear at it, and a well-broke horse 

 will permit his rider to fire from his back without 

 stirring." 



N.B. Horses intended for the use of ladies, 

 before they are fit for Park riding, must be 

 accustomed to the beat of drums, and other mili- 

 tary music. 



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