The Signals or Commands 67 



the lines at this new place. Repeat until the horse 

 will stop at any place when commanded. 



Teaching the command "getup.^^ — The next day 

 after teaching the horse the meaning of the term 

 ''whoa, " he should be taught the command ''get 

 up." Previous to this time the horse should have 

 been started by tapping him on the rump with the 

 line. Drive the horse about the training inclosure 

 several times, frequently stopping him at the command 

 "whoa." When going smoothly, stop him prepara- 

 tory to teaching the meaning of the command 

 "get up." When ready to start, give the command 

 "get up," pausing a moment, then striking him a tap 

 with the whip. This will start him forward. When 

 going smoothly, stop him at the command "whoa." 

 Repeat as before, starting with the term "get up" 

 and stopping with the term "whoa," until he will 

 stop and start at the command alone. It is good 

 practice to impress the meaning of these terms so 

 thoroughly that the horse will obey, even though he 

 be running loose in the inclosure and the commands 

 be given by one standing in the center of the paddock. 



Teaching the command "back J' — The meaning 

 of the term "back" may be taught immediately 

 following that of "get up." With the horse stand- 

 ing, draw the near line tight, give the command 

 "back" and follow immediately with a sharp swing- 

 ing pull with the off line. This will induce the horse 

 to step backward. Follow with the command and 



