TRAINING A HORSE 



the left reins, and pivot him round two or three 

 times with the left leg. 



Before doing anything with a horse, it is of 

 the first importance that his energy should be 

 well aroused by the rider's legs without any 

 opposition from the hands ; then when the rider 

 feels plenty of energy and impulsion under him, 

 his hands can make what use they like of the 

 horse. 



Punishment when necessary should be ad- 

 ministered by the whip or spurs at the first 

 moment the horse shows an inclination to do 

 wrong ; there must not be any hesitation, "bis 

 dat qui cito dat " ; and when using the whip 

 the rider should have it in the left hand and be 

 careful to leave it on the skin after the hit, so 

 as not to draw the skin and leave a wale. In 

 every form of " defence," the first thing to do 

 is to use the legs and spurs or whip held in the 

 left hand vigorously to drive the horse forwards 

 whilst easing the hand ; if the horse shows 

 temper by rearing up, the rider should be care- 

 ful to lean forwards and ease his hands, and if 

 there is danger of the horse falling backwards, 

 he should put his right arm round the neck, 

 open the left reins well and pull the horse 

 round to the left, so that if he should q-o over 

 he may fall on his side instead of upon his back. 



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