THE MIND OF THE HORSE 41 



The horse who is not yicious likes to be treated 

 well, and i>ood treatment influences hiin to obe- 

 dience and forms a means of masterino him. Oa- 

 resses on the eyes and on the occiput have a i^arti- 

 cuhir effect like maonetism. Tliev liave the effect of 

 quieting and of inspirini>- trust in us. 



A ijood influence over the horse may be obtain- 

 ed by means of a conciliatinif, long-drawn and 

 sonorous voice sound which has a soothing eflcct. It 

 is made ^vitli a long drawn out oh! A loud, short, 

 abrui)t and angry Yoice sound produces the eftect of 

 a threat and keeps him from desiring to make a 

 movement which is not proper or which it is not 

 desired he sliould do. It is made with a short 

 narrow eh ! Needless to say voice sounds should be 

 avoided except in training. 



Our glance fixed continually on ]iis eye besides 

 discerning his intentions keeps liim attentive and 

 respectful and he understands (though not so well 

 as the dog) whether it is a benevolent look meant 

 to sootlie him or a menacing one to produce an 

 impression upon him and prevent him from doing 

 some action. He must always be looked at. The 



