Hints 011 Colt-Breaking. 15 



over, and I never knew a young one 

 who would let me get behind him three 

 times w^ith that object. He at once picks 

 up the idea that he can save himself by 

 turning round, which is exactly the end 

 you have in view. This may seem to 

 go against my theory of kindness, and, 

 in fact, I would never employ such a 

 method if I were handhng a colt at home ; 

 but, at all events, this throwing down 

 does not make bim at all vicious, as might 

 a lot of whipping and shouting to make 

 him move, and it greatly increases his 

 respect for your power, without making 

 him afraid of you after. 



Having got him to come round when 

 you like, it is but a short step to getting 

 him to move in a larger circle, and then 



