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ance : the mounting-block, saddle, stirrups, and so forth ; 

 and remember that you cannot talk to him too much, or 

 give him too frequent handling. 



Forbid the presence of other animals while you are 

 acting as instructor, as also of any object, human or other- 

 wise, that will be likely to distract your pupil's attention. 

 Stand and walk on his left side, keeping pretty well back 

 from him — and deal him out plenty of rein, or strap — just 

 letting him feel the weight of your hand when he attempts 



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to run from you, but not on any account drawing him in. 

 By degrees you can shorten the rein, and when he has 

 learned to let you walk alongside of him without running 

 back or showing timidity, begin to teach him to lead : not 

 by pulling him after you, or hunting him forward, but 

 by bringing him very very gently round in a half-circle — 

 a plan which will oblige him to shift his foot and bend his 

 neck to your guidance. Take him both to right and left 

 in this way, encouraging and caressing him when he obeys 



