Hints on Colt-Breaking. 31 



Therefore, clear your throat for a 

 souorous '' Whoa ! " at the same time 

 preparing for it, by getting behind the 

 colt this time, and pulling both reins 

 equally when you shout, so that the colt 

 nearly sits down on his haunches. This 

 is the easiest thing of all to teach, for 

 the animal very much dreads the sudden 

 pull, and with two or three trials will 

 obey instantly. Never give your order 

 twice. When he undertstands "- Whoa ! " 

 make him do it. At first he will stop 

 very quickly at the accustomed sound, 

 without your making any use of the reins ; 

 but if you find him growing careless, as 

 time goes on, give him a reminder by 

 pulling him up abruptly if he takes a 

 single step after receiving your command. 



