92 Horse and Hound, 



Few women are capable of really controlling 

 a vicious horse. Though they frequently believe 

 their immunity from accidents is due to their 

 skill, there will sooner or later come a time when 

 they will have their eyes opened to the fact that 

 luck has played equally as important a part as 

 their skill and knowledge of horsemanship. 

 Horses that can not be controlled by physical 

 strength are frequently controlled by patience and 

 knowledge, and it is wonderful the soothing 

 effect a woman's voice has over some horses. 



Never, under any circumstances, release your 

 hold upon the reins. If your horse bolts and you 

 realize you have not the strength to hold him, 

 draw the heel of the right foot in and up, thrust 

 your left foot well into the stirrup and grip his 

 side with left leg; sit close to the saddle, slightly 

 incline forward, grasp the reins with both hands 

 and steer him clear of all obstructions, and let 

 him run. At the outset saw the bit through his 

 mouth, but do not jerk him sideways after he has 

 attained his speed; you may only succeed in 

 throwing him. A man can take this chance, but 

 not a woman. When his first burst of speed and 

 temper is over, try the effect of your voice with 

 a steady pull of the bits through his mouth. 

 Should he approach any hills or heavy plowed 

 ground, pump him by giving him his head, and 

 follow up with the voice and steady pulling as 

 before. If in his flight he heads for house, fence, 



