88 HORSE SENSE. 



little equine "urchins!" — they readily learn, by precept and example, how 

 to conduct themselves in the harness, without restraint by harsh bits in 

 their young, tender mouths, irritating their lips and lascerating their 

 tongues and gums. 



NO HARSH BITS USED IN THE COLTS MOUTHS— ONLY 

 VvEAR THEIR HALTERS. 

 The colts are guided and restrained by their halters only; and mother, 

 aunt, uncle or friend "stability," well harnessed to the cart, directs the 

 way through the means of lines in the hands of a considerate driver. 

 When the Kindergarten teacher starts, they are shown the way as well 

 as compelled to go along. When the word whoa! calls for a positive 

 stop, all hands stop at once, as per the force of the old horse and the 

 method of fastening. Use the select words for all movements and it will 

 be surprising how much actual education your colts will get in one week. 



THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER HAS FULL CONTROL OF 

 THE COLTS. 

 With one hour a day, one, two, three or four can be handled at one 

 time and require no more effort than the driving of the old reliable horse, 

 who really controls the colts without pain or excitement — the real basis 

 of true horsemanship. 



HAVE THE HORSE WAIT FOR THE WORD OF COMMAND. 

 The colts should be taught to stand until all is ready for the start; 

 when ready, give the word "start" to the old horse, and the colts will 

 soon "catch on." Start ofif quietly every time. Teach them to walk, 

 trot or pace, and run. See illustration cut No. 31. 





Cut No. 31. 

 DRIVING ON THE ROAD. 



Stopping occasionally to get ofY the cart and go to them for a friendly 

 recognition with a little sugar, sweet apple, cookie or other relished 

 morsels. 



