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hold with great firmness, and the rider must preserve 

 his seat by the balance alone. There must not be the 

 least violence, either on the part of the rider or of his 

 assistant. When the alarm of the colt has subsided, 

 the rider may dismount, continue to longe, and repeat 

 the lesson several times. When the colt stands quietly 

 to be mounted, then proceed to have him longed with 

 the rider upon his back. The rider must have a rein 

 in each hand, and gradually bear upon the mouth, as 

 the colt is longed to the right and left. As soon as the 

 colt has become tractable, then the use of the cavesson 

 and the assistant may be dispensed with. 



In urging the colt to walk, always hear slightly xipon 

 the mouth icith both hayids, at the same time that the 

 pressure is made ivith both legs, in preference to carrying 

 the hand forivard, and thus having no feeling at all upon 

 the mouth ; because the first step of the horse or colt may be 

 to stumble, and the hand ivill then return to its proper 

 place with a sudden shock, causing both alarm and 

 pain* Avoid upon every occasion to allow him to 

 amble, or break from the walk into the trot. If he 

 starts or shies at objects, caress him, and take instant 

 measures gently to quiet his alarm. If shying be now 

 * The cavalry practice is to carry the hand forward. 



