2 20 BREAKING AND RIDING 



great deal by the breaker on foot, with a plain 

 snaffle or a double bridle. 



Turn him either side, and make him collect 

 himself. Change the lunging-rein and put it 

 on the opposite side, in order not to give him 

 a one-sided mouth. Teach him to back from a 

 slight pressure on the rein. In fact teach him 

 to be handy. 



Lunge horses over low but solid objects, such 

 as a very low rail, which will not give. Do not 

 dishearten a colt by schooling him too often over 

 the same place during each lesson. Take him 

 not more than three times over, pat his neck 

 and then give him his food as a reward for good 

 conduct. 



