THE MIND OF THE HORSE 45 



He must be diverted from yielding to these 

 feelings by means of aids or punishments and his 

 anger must be removed by caressing him aud speak- 

 ing to him in a soothing voice and transferring 

 him to another place, as while he is under their 

 sway it will be impossible to do anything with him. 



Effect of good treatment on Im nattire. 



The conciliating voice, the kind look and cares- 

 ses give him pleasure and have the effect of quieting 

 liim, of inspiring confidence in us and make liim 

 disposed to obedience. To give him oats is to form 

 another good association for ourselves in his mind 

 making liim desire oar presence, which becomes 

 agreeable to him. It is advisable to give him a few 

 handfuls in the riding school when he is first taken 

 there as it puts liim in a good frame of mind and 

 he goes there readily. He would acquire repugnance 

 for the riding school if he were ill-treated the first 

 time he went there. 



The beneficial effect of good treatment is to 

 prompt and induce him to make the movements 



