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with the head. When the neek is well .'xtcndcd us.- th. 

 snaffle reins to gradually raise the head, irnlrhiiitj r,infn/h, 

 that the horse keeps his muzzle to the front. The upward 

 pull of the snaffle reins must he felt at the (-ornrrs nf thr 

 lips; the legs must act vigorougly to prevent any slowing of 

 the gait. Exact little at first and ease the hand at H(M>n as 

 the horse raises his head slightly and yields his jaw. (Jivr 

 this lesson several times each ride and at all traits until th« 

 horse holds his head at a proper height whencvr-r the snaflh 

 reins are tightened and the legs closed. 



Dismounted bending lessons also give good results. 

 The trooper stands facing the horse, and taking one snaffh 

 rein in each hand steadily raises his hands until th*^ hors* 

 lifts the head without backing. 



The Horse that Rears. This fault begins with hahin^- 

 and squatting. Hence the first thing to do. is to prevent 

 this backward movement by a counter attack, tliat is. })y ai< 

 attack that will produce a movement to the front and that 

 will throw weight on the forehand. 



If the horse resists the forward movement, turn him on 

 the spot so as to disorganize the forces necessary in rearing. 

 When the haunches move laterally, no part of the horse car 

 be contracted and he is therefore prevented from throwing' 

 the weight on his hind quarters. 



The Kicker. If a horse has the bad habit of kicking, us. 

 the snaffle bit to prevent his lowering the head and at tin 

 same time push him vigorously with the legs. 



It is a mistake to always hold up a kicker's head; it 

 frequently happens that kicking is caused by some pain ii 

 the back or hocks and if so, raising the animal's head wil' 

 merely increase his irritability and incite resistance. 



