so GRACEFUL BIDING. 



RIDING ON ONE REIN. 



Take up that particular rein with the right 

 hand, and pass the second and third fingers of the 

 bridle hand between them, then draw up the reins, 

 but be careful, in doing so, not to hold the horse too 

 tight in hand ; the other rein should hang down, 

 having the little finger passed between them, and 

 the thumb also over them, so that they may be 

 caught hold of, and drawn up quickly on any sudden 

 emergency ; the loose reins are to hang between 

 those in use. 



THE WHIP. 



The whip being a requisite aid in the manage- 

 ment and guidance of the horse, should be used as 

 an instrument of correction, and by no means to be 

 played with, nor flourished about. When using the 

 whip for punishment, scold at the same time ; by 

 this means, with a cross word will be associated the 

 idea of chastisement. However, far more can be 

 achieved by kindness than by any harsh measure ; 

 but when such instances occur that it is absolutely 

 necessary, never hesitate io punish ivell, so that the 

 animal may thorouglily understand that it is punish- 

 ment that is meant for his fault — not play. 



