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ribs with the end of the long pole (see page 203), 

 until he stands its touch. The horse can now be 

 mounted in the manner described on page 197. 

 If we have got a rider that does not mind the 

 chance of a fall, we may omit the head and tail 

 business, and have the horse saddled and mounted 

 with the long reins on him, when he recovers his 

 feet after undergoing his discipline on the ground. 

 The breaker who holds the long reins, should 

 pull the horse round, from side to side, the 

 moment the assistant gets into the saddle ; and, 

 having obtained control over him, should circle 

 and turn him several times, until he goes quite 

 freely. The long reins can now be taken off, and 

 the snaffle reins given to the rider, who, previous to 

 this, should not touch the reins ; although he may 

 use the breast-plate, or other convenient object, as 

 an aid, in case of accident, for retaining his balance. 



Difficult to bridle, kajtdle, mount, dismount, ball, 

 or drench, — Teaching the animal, with the rope- 



