Driving the Foal 



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in the animars later life, he should be taught their 

 meaning very early. For best results these terms 

 should be taught one each day, beginning the next 

 day after the foal has been driven with the lines. 

 After driving for a short time or until the excitement 



Fig. 5. — Teaching the foal to drive with lines, the surcingle removed. 



has worn off, give the command ^^whoa," following 

 immediately with a sudden and positive pull on the 

 lines (p. 66). Do not speak loud, but rely more on 

 the pressure applied with the lines. The foal should 

 be rewarded. After waiting a short time start by 

 applying pressure on the rump, and after going until 

 all is right, repeat the command and the pull as 

 before. As soon as he shows indication of stopping 



