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being kept up with him the whole time. Should this fail, 

 the animal is a confirmed jibber, more or less, and the owner 

 should take the earliest opportunity of devoting a few 

 special drives in the country, where there is plenty of space 

 before and behind, and when time is no particular object. 



Some drivers have a very good system of operating 

 upon one foot only, viz., by taking up the near forefoot in 

 the right hand, and pressing it upward and inward towards 

 the belly, as high as possible, thus making the horse 

 stand upon three legs until he begins to rock and show 

 other signs of impatience to go on. In loosing the foot 

 it must not be thrown down or dropped, but put quietly 

 to the ground, at the same time observing the same rule 

 in mounting the vehicle as in the previous operation, 

 which when done promptly and quietly is, as a rule, 

 effective after a few lessons. Some horses have been 

 used to travel on the wrong side of the road, and 

 exhibit a strong objection to keep their own proper side. 

 Such is the result of bad or careless driving, and is very 

 dangerous, particularly in return journeys on dark or 

 foggy evenings. The cure is soon brought about by a 

 watchful driver, in keeping a steady pressure upon the 

 near-side rein, and occasionally stroking or touching up 

 the off side of the horse with the whip, invariably learns 

 the horse his own side, after a few journeys. An 

 irritable driver is greatly calculated to make matters 

 worse in case of jibbing, so it is strictly necessary to keep 

 cool and steady, and not to display the slightest temper or 

 impatience. The frequent use of the horse's name will ac- 

 custom the horse to the voice of the driver, and promote 

 confidence and obedience. If the owner be altogether 

 inexperienced, the assistance of a practical coachman 

 should be solicited, and in the event of no speedy improve- 

 ment, the horse should be put in the shafts of a heavy 



