62 HOW TO EIDE 



his retaining that which is taught 

 him, with the cavesson. 



By the time he is ready to bear the 

 weight of the rider he should be per- 

 fectly familiar with the stable, and 

 should submit to all the manipulations 

 of the groom. At three years of age, 

 if he be a well-developed colt, he may 

 be mounted by someone whom he well 

 knows, and induced to go forward a 

 few steps. In all of his previous edu- 

 cation, and particularly at this junc- 

 ture, he should be treated with firmness 

 but great gentleness, and he should be 

 encouraged by hand and voice when- 

 ever his conduct deserves approval. 



If he has been treated as I advise, 

 he will not be Ukely to show any 

 restiveness on the occasion of his 



