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BREAKING AND TRAINING. 



ished ut the home, the previous lessons being enforced with greater em- 

 phasis as the age progresses, and the animal being taken occasionally to 

 the forge, there to stand among other horses, but not to be shod. From 

 its earliest day, man should appear as the necessary companion to every 

 movement. It will soon learn to follow like a dog; thus it may enjoy a 

 partial degree of freedom. But no weakness should betray its custodian 

 into any resemblance even of over-indulgence, although the little creature 

 will regard its tutor with affection, so he does not by his severity repel 

 its advances. 



When, however, the animal is no longer permitted to run by its 

 parent's side, the education ought to assume the character of earnest. 





RECEIVINQ THE FIRST LESSON. 



A small snaffle should be attached to a regular bridle; when the 

 youngster is led out to exercise, this harness should be put on. The 

 surcingle should be exchanged for something resembling a saddle ; ulti- 

 mately, a dumb jockey ought to be mounted on the back. Upon the 

 extended points of the last machine, an old hat and a cloth may be 

 affixed. These objects will at first excite terror ; but fear not being jus- 

 tified and the colt not being hurt by the dreaded presence, confidence 

 will return. A sack, stuffed with straw, and moulded somewhat into 

 the shape of a man, should then be placed over the dumb jockey. Little 

 stirrups and a pair of representative legs should hang on either side, 



