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In riding it mvst he souf/hf to anticipate 



the fear of the horse in order 



to be in time to prevent his reactions of fear. 



Even after having taiighl the horse not to be 

 afraid of many and varions objects, and after ha- 

 ving given liim the habit of not being afraid, he 

 may still experience fear of many things and 

 under many circumstances, although in a lesser 

 degree, because it is his nature to be easily acces- 

 sible to it. A pig or a dog running towards liim 

 or between his legs, an object suddenly coming to 

 meet him, a man who unexpectedly jumps on to 

 the road from a side ditch, or any other accident 

 mav occur at anv moment and cause him fear, and 

 this fear mav excite him to swerve aside or turn 

 backwards. 



It should therefore always be borne in mind 

 tliat the horse mav be afraid and we must be alwavs 

 intent on booking out in front for the things which 

 may be encountered ahead or which may be met 



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