274 THE AMERICAN HORSEWOMAN. 



away from it, so that in passing he can see as 

 little of it as possible ; at the same time she 

 should press her leg or whip against the horse 

 on the side toward which he is likely to shy, 

 also speaking to him in a firm and assuring tone 

 of voice, that he may be led to understand 

 there is nothing to fear. 



In following these directions the rider must 

 be mindful of her balance, because, notwith- 

 standing all her efforts, the horse may leap out 

 of the road ; she should sit erect, keep a firm 

 hold on both pommels with the legs, check him 

 as soon as possible, and then bring him again 

 upon the road. Should he swerve and attempt 

 to rush past the object, his rider must not try 

 to pull his head toward it, but, holding the 

 reins with steady hands, must keep him headed 

 straight forward, and, after he has passed, grad- 

 ually rein him in. 



Should he make a half turn from the object, 

 he must be turned completely around, so as to 

 face it, and then be urged forward by the aid 

 of the left leg and whip, while he is at the same 

 time spoken to in a quiet, encouraging tone. 

 If the horse have confidence in his rider, and 

 his fright be not a pretense, he will thus be in- 

 duced to go by, and on future occasions will 

 pass by the same object with indifference. Se- 



