86 DISEASES OF Ax^l..<rALS. 



bridges that are not well railed, when you have any per- 

 son in a carriage, as lives have been lost by horses 

 springing suddenly from bridges, and plunging into the 

 stream. 



TRAINING TO VARIOUS PURPOSES. 



To MAKE A Horse follow you. You may make any 

 horse follow you in ten minutes ; go to the horse, rub 

 his face, jaw, and chin ; leading him about, saying to 

 him, ''come along;" a constant tone is necessary; by 

 taking him away from persons and horses, repeat rub- 

 bing, leading, and stopping. Sometimes turn him round 

 all ways, and keep his attention by saying, '' Come along." 

 With some horses, it is important to whisper to them, as 

 it hides the secret, and gentles the horse ; you may use 

 any word you please, but be constant in your tone of 

 voice. The same will cause all horses to follow. 



How TO MANAGE A KicKiNG HoRSE. Flrst make a stall, 

 ar pen, for your horse, in which he cannot turn round, 

 and with slats, through which you can put your hand to 

 rub him in the face, and all over, two or three times, — 

 raising his tail gently, three or four times ; then touch 

 one of his fore legs, and say to him '' foot," " foot," until 

 he shows a willingness to raise his foot ; raise his foot 

 up, and put it down, some three or four times ; then go 

 all round, until fear is removed. All you wish a horse 

 to do ought to be done three or four times, repeated tAvo 

 or three days in succession. 



To TRAIN A Horse to the Saddle. You may begin 

 by showing him the blanket, rubbing him Avith it, and 

 throwing it on his back; in a short time, you may lay 

 the saddle on, and, after fondling him a few minutes, 

 vou may fasten it, and ride him with safety. It is better 

 for one person to stand by his head at first, and keep 

 him quiet ; and then to lead him along until all danger 

 is over. If he is dangerous, you may exercise him for 

 some time, by leading him, and leaving him, as he be- 

 comes more and more gentle in working. You can then 

 manage him with more safety. It is better to wcrit a 

 horse to make him very gentle. 



To train a Horse to the Harness. You must be 



