CHAPTER III 

 TRAINING THE WORK HORSE 



In training or hitching horses, young or old, there 

 are a few general considerations that should be kept 

 constantly in mind. A horse should never be trusted 

 more than is necessary. Children, women or in- 

 competent men should never be left in charge of horses 

 unless the animals are thoroughly acquainted with 

 them. Many distressing accidents occur from trust- 

 ing old family horses. A good horseman never runs 

 risks when they can be avoided. 



In handling horses, the safest way is for the attend- 

 ant to remain close to the animal's left shoulder, 

 grasping the bridle close to the mouth with the right 

 hand. In this position the horse is unable to injure 

 him. If the horse becomes fractious, the attendant 

 should stay close to the animal's left shoulder or 

 get entirely out of his reach, for many serious acci- 

 dents have resulted from horses rearing, striking 

 and kicking in play, when being led by an attendant 

 at the end of the lead strap. Never attempt to lead 

 a fractious horse with a halter without looping 

 the rope or tie-strap and slipping it into his mouth 

 in the place of a bit, then running the rope or tie- 



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