166 TEACHING TRICKS. 



word "yes" means for him to bow his head, always 

 speak that word when you prick him on the breast, 

 and he will soon learn that "yes" means for him to 

 make a bow. After proper rewarding for obedience, 

 he will not only do the act through fear of punishment, 

 but will do it because he knows he is well treated 

 for complying with your wish. 



TO SAY "no.'' 



Go to left side of horse near the shoulder, holding 

 a pin in your right hand. Prick him lightly on the 

 neck near the shoulder. He will shake his head; 

 caress him and repeat the word "No," and the act, 

 until he learns that "N"o" means for him to shake 

 his head. This trick should not be taught for some 

 time after teaching him to say "yes." By practic- 

 ing them close together he will invariably run one 

 into the other, and you will fail to teach either one 

 correctly. 



TO GALLOP. 



Take the horse into an enclosure about thirty feet 

 in diameter; turn him loose and start him quickly 

 with the whip. When he gallops around the ring a 

 few times, stop him and reward. Start him at the 

 same place, use the same word ("Gallop") and have 

 limi go the same way around the ring every ■ time. 

 This will assist you greatly in conveying your idea 

 to the horse. Do not teach any other trick of a similar 

 character until this one is fullv learned. 



