Training Saddle Horses for Special Work 185 



If he is a teachable one, he can be encouraged to step 

 forward at the command ^'come here" or ^'get up." 

 Should he attempt to drop on his front feet before 

 commanded to do so, touch him gently under the 

 chin with the whip. Not all horses can be taught 

 this trick as the muscles of the back are too weak to 

 permit the animals to stand erect. 



