90 PARK RIDING. 



XXIII. 



Never contend with a horse upon that point 

 which he is prepared to resist. 



XXIV. 



All quarrels must be avoided between horse 

 and rider. 



XXV. 



If a horse is disorderly and turbulent, walk him 

 straight forward with his head in and croup out. 



XXVI. 



That which can be done by persuasion ought 

 never to be done by force. 



XXVIl. 



The corrections which reduce a horse to the 



greatest obedience, and which dishearten him 



least, are such as are not severe. 



xxviii. 

 Should your horse ever get alarmed, speak to 



him and you will quiet him if he is accustomed to 



your voice. 



XXIX. 



Avoid all led horses. 



XXX. 



A lady ought never, if it can be avoided. 



