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Cektaub ; 



A FEW NECESSARY HINTS AND RECEIPTS. 



Not intended for encroaching upon the sphere of the horsebreaker or Vet. 



IBBTNG is frequently caused by bad 

 driving, or ill-Htting harness, or over- 

 loading. 



Stumbling arises sometimes from 

 having picked up a stone, or weakness 

 and over-work ; at all times the black- 

 smith or vet. should be consulted ; rest 

 and bandages are good tredtmeut. 



Shying is often caused by nervousness ; 

 the horse should never be thrashed, but 

 coaxed, and gradually brought up to the object shied at; or 

 hand the animal over to a horse-breaker for a time. 



Biting is sometimes the result of teazing in the stable or 

 general careless treatment, and when once acquired by the 

 horse, is seldom, if ever, cured. The muzzle or other pro- 

 tection should be in constant use. 



EuNNiNG Away. — If it is a known fault, care must be 

 taken respecting the kind or make of bit used. If the habit 

 be acquired by a high-spirited horse, the animal should never 

 be left alone in the street. 



Kicking. — The kicking horse must be mastered by strata- 

 gem ; sometimes it arises from playfulness, and sometimes 

 from abuse. Good sound harness, and an exj^erienced driver, 

 are absolutely' necessary. 



Bearing. — The rearer should never be struck on the top 

 of the head, but turned round, or its leg strapped up. 



Canker in the Mouth is often caused by a rusty bit. 

 Use a weak solution of lemon, or gargle with white wine 



