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his showing fear, but even thus, the risk of arou- 

 sing resistance would be great, and the probability 

 of being successful small. 



Eor the purpose of pulling him forward, the 

 reins being unsuited, the horse in training should 

 have beneath the bridle a light cavesson but strong, 

 with two metres of black twisted leather cord so 

 as not to show too much, and double at the end 

 in order io receive the hand. It should be faste- 

 ned beneath the throat like the halter used by 

 postilions. This cord would be useful when it is 

 desired to walk with the horse, and when it is 

 necessary to pass a bridge or dangerous pass on 

 foot, and the horse should be accustomed to walk 

 beside us and behind us, for which reason he should 

 never have been punished by us from a position 

 in front of him. When walking alongside of him, 

 if it is necessary to stimulate him to advance, 

 this must be done with the whip in the left hand 

 and behind, so that the aid is given him from 

 behind. If we walk in front of the horse the pulls 

 should be intermittent and gentle, and it should 

 not be attempted to draw him by main force, as 



