HINTS ON HORSEMANSHIP. 97 



watch your hand like a dog, and will soon pick up your glove, 

 or handkerchief, or whip, and bring it in exchange for the 

 reward ; or, when mounted, put their heads back to place it 

 in your hand. 



These may be " foolish things to all the wise ;" but nothing 

 is useless which familiarises the horse ; which increases the 

 confidence and intimacy between him and his rider ; or 

 which teaches him to look to man for the indications of 

 his will, and to obey them, whether from fear, interest, or 

 attachment. 



Till the colt is inured to the imprisonment and atmosphere 

 of the stable, he cannot be led out too frequently or too long 

 in the open air ; at the least twice a-day. Warm clothing 

 is by no means objectionable for horses, nor even a warm 

 stable ; but in all cases plenty of fresh air should be admitted. 



Horses, in grazing, must, doubtless, swallow much earth. 

 Those kept in stables, and feeding only on hay and oats, will 

 often, if allowed, when out, seize any opportunity to eat earth ; 



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