HORSE SENSE. 103 



THREE POINTS IN GETTING THE GOOD WILL OF THE 

 HORSE. 



Three things to do to gain the good will and respect of the horse 

 are: To feed frequently small quantities of sugar from the hand, treat 

 him kindlj' in his stall or at work, and always give him a good bed. 

 If you don't do this, you may rue it. 



THREE THINGS THAT WILL CAUSE THE HORSE TO FEAR 



US. 



Three things to do if you want the horse to fear and disrespect you 

 are: Slam the stable door every time you enter, speak in a loud, 

 harsh voice, and give him a thrashing in the stall. It won't pay to try 

 these. 



THREE THINGS TO SECURE SAFETY WITH THE HORSE. 



If you would have a safe horse, harness carefully, hitch securely, 

 and drive with good judgment. Don't forget to do these things. 



THREE CONDITIONS FOR UNRELIABLE HORSES. 



If you prefer insecure, unreliable horses, harness carelessly, hitch 

 indififerently, and allow them to start and stop when they please. It 

 don't pay to be careless. 



THREE THINGS NECESSARY TO RE ABLE TO CATCH THE 

 HORSE ANYWHERE. 



Jf you would have the horse easy to catch in the yard or pasture, 

 when you reach him give him a little sugar, caress him, and put the 

 bridle bit into his mouth with the utmost gentleness. If you do these 

 he will come to you. 



THREE ESSENTIALS IN GROOMING THE HORSE. 



To groom the horse perfectly is to clean his coat thoroughly, 

 brush his mane and tail with greatest care, and remove all accumulations 

 from the bottoms of his feet. Don't forget the feet. 



THREE CONDITIONS IN INDIFFERENT GROOMING. 



To groom the horse indifferently is to scratch him a little in one 

 place and then in another, neglect the mane and tail, or pull the hair out 

 with the curry-comb, and never even look at the bottoms of his feet. 

 If you have any respect for your horse, don't do it this way. 



THREE CONDITIONS TO INSURE THE HORSE STANDING 

 STILL WHEN HITCHING. 



If you would have the horse stand quietly while being hitched 

 single, buckle and take the lines in your hand, pull the shafts in place 

 gently, and hitch tugs, hold-back straps and girth before attempting to 

 start. This insures safety to begin with. 



