100 Training the Work Horse 



'^Get up" means to move forward. The tone 

 should be modified for prompt or dehberate action. 

 This term should be used for increasing the speed. 

 There is no use of employing the words ''hurry" 

 and ''faster" for the draft horse. There is no ob- 

 jection to the "cluck" or "chirrup," but if they are 

 to be used, the horse should be trained to obey them 

 promptly. 



"Back" means to move backward. Because of 

 the great amount of backing that must be done, this 

 is likewise an important word and the horse should 

 be taught its significance. Do not use this word to 

 slacken or stop the animal. Do not use "whoa- 

 back" or "back-up," — simply "back." The com- 

 mand may be followed by a see-saw motion of the 

 lines, but in no case jerk or yank on the animal's 

 mouth. 



"Steady" means to give attention to the work in 

 hand. It appUes to a variety of conditions; thus, 

 when the horse is going fast and we wish him to slow 

 down, this term is used ; or when the animal becomes 

 frightened and we wish him to calm ; or when we 

 wish to warn him of approaching danger or difficulty 

 we employ this command, but the voice should be 

 modified to meet the attendant condition (p. 80). 



"Haw" means to turn to the left, and is preferred 

 to the command "left." 



"Gee" means to turn to the right, and is preferred 

 to the command " right," 



