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be continued until he comes to a stand ; should 

 the horse manifest any disposition to stop, the 

 rider should, as he slackens his speed, make a 

 continued pull on the reins as if reining him in 

 from the walk, and this will gradually check him. 



When a horse runs away from fear or pain, 

 nothing will stop him except the voice of the 

 rider in whom he has confidence, and for whom 

 he entertains affection. In his terror, he will 

 rely entirely upon her for aid and support, and 

 if she fail him. the most severe bit will not stop 

 him. An old offender may sometimes be con- 

 trolled by a severe bit, or may be cured of his 

 propensity for running by being placed in the 

 hands of a good horseman who will allow him 

 to run away, and when the animal wishes to 

 stop, will then, by means of whip and spur, 

 make him run still farther, and allow him to 

 stop only when the rider pleases. 



The management of a horse when he attempts 

 to " bolt " has been described in the chapter on 

 the Hand Gallop. A horse that has once fairly 

 run away and met with some catastrophe, or 

 that has thrown his rider, will never be a safe 

 one to ride subsequently. 



Unsteadiness while beixg mounted. — It is 

 very annoying, as well as dangerous, to have a 

 horse moving about unsteadily while the rider 



