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Contents 



CHAPTER II 



Training the Foal 



Age to begin Training the Foal 

 Catching and Handling the Foal 



Catch a foal around both ends . 



Foals are naturally very timid . 



Secure the foal's confidence while young 



Avoid confusing the foal . 



Make first lessons short and simple . 



Teach the young foals useful things only 

 Teaching the Foal to Lead 



Choose a strong, well-fitting halter . 



The loin-hitch ..... 

 Teaching the Foal to Back 

 Driving the Foal with Lines 



Teach the foal " whoa," "get up," and " back" 

 Value of Early Training 



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CHAPTER III 



Training the Work Horse 



Age to train Horses for Work . 

 Train the Horse within an In closure 

 Examine the Horse before Training 

 Handle the Horse before Traininec . 

 Training the Horse to Lead 



The tail-hitch .... 



The quarters-hitch 

 Teach the Horse to follow when Loose 

 Training to the Uses of the Bit 



Importance of a good mouth 



Bitting the horse 



The bitting-harness . 

 Driving the Horse with Lines . 



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