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CHAPTER XII. 



JIBBING IN SADDLE. 



Speaking generally, we may consider jibbing to be 

 the determined manifestation of stubbornness in 

 the horse. 



Acting on the sound principle that we should 

 apply no more coercion to the animal than is 

 absolutely necessary, we should at first try the 

 effect of driving the jibber, on foot, with the long 

 reins (see page 172). After it has consented to 

 go quietly without anyone on its back, we may 

 put an assistant in the saddle without giving him 

 the reins, and continue driving the animal until 

 it moves freely in every direction. The rider 

 may then take the reins, and circle and turn 



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