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become accustomed to it. Then bring bim out, 

 take the lines behind him, having an assistant at 

 his head, and teach him thoroughly the use of 

 the reins, turning him to the right and to thft 

 left, until he will obey the slightest pull upon the 

 reins ; after having him so that he will start at 

 the word, turn to the right or to the left, by a 

 pull upon the line ; he is ready for the word 



WHOA. 



This is the most important word used in horse- 

 training; it is our safeguard in case of accident; 

 the animal, therefore, should learn its meaning 

 thoroughly. To prevent confusion in his mind, 

 the word should never be used out of its proper 

 place. If we approach a horse standing quietly 



