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LESSON VIII. 



INSTRUCTIONS FOR BREAKING IN THE COLT OR YOUNG 

 HORSE, 



Put on the cavesson without the bridle, so that the 

 nose-band be about three inches above the nostrils, and 

 not fastened too tightly. Lead the colt in the walk 

 for a considerable time. Handle him very gently on 

 the right hand and on the left. When he has become 

 tractable in the walk, proceed to longe him in the trot. 

 Always longe him in an oblong figure, and never prac- 

 tise the longe in the true circle. When the colt is 

 longed in the perfect circle, he is liable to strain him- 

 self, by the head and neck being drawn too much 

 inwards, and the hind quarters being thrown too much 

 outwards. This practice is the frequent cause of 

 spavins and curbs. In longeing to the left, the Avhip 

 should be carried in the right hand ; and in longeing 

 to the right, the whip should be held in the left hand. 

 To longe in the oblong figure, keep exactly in a line 

 with the forehand, having the hand and whip well 



