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he would be most apt to scare. If lie attempts to 

 run or bolt, give him a strong pull with the cord, at 

 the same time say (with firmness) "what are you 

 doing, sir? go 'long." That may cause him to 

 straighten up, and perhaps give him a sudden start; 

 if so, give him another pull, and say, "carefully, sir !" 

 If the second pull does not check his speed, and you 

 think he may get the best of you, then is -the time to 

 pull on the foot straps ; take his feet from him, and 

 drop him to his knees, pronouncing the word whoa. 

 That brings him to a stop without any failure. Now 

 ease up on your foot straps ; do not hold him by the 

 feet after dropping him to his knees, for in so doing 

 he would be likely to struggle, fall over, and perhaps 

 break your shafts. Again start him, if he attempts 

 the same move, take his feet and bring him to a 

 stop. He will not attempt the same move but a few 

 times. There is nothing that will so frighten a horse, 

 as to think he is going to be pitched on his head. 

 The plan will effectually conquer and subdue that 

 willful disposition. After driving him a few times 

 with both webs, you may then feel safe to drive him 

 with one. Every few days repeat the lesson with 

 cord, and one long foot strap ; a lesson each day for 

 a few days will produce the desired result. The same 

 plan is adopted with colts that are in the habit of 

 running, and kicking at dogs, hogs, pieces of paper 

 flying in the street, and the like. They are constantly 

 on the lookoLit for such objects, and the driver or 

 owner is never safe. Place the cord as recommended 



