EDUCATING THE HORSE. 265 



TO EDUCATE A HORSE NOT TO TEAR AN 

 UMBRELLA. 



On page 261 may be found the first lesson 

 to educate a horse that fears an umbrella, I now 

 proceed to explain the idea illustrated by the 

 foregoing cut. 



Place on the animal the Bonaparte half-hitch 

 bridle — found on page 306. First present to 

 him the umbrella closed; allow him to smell of 

 it, then rub it gently across his nose and body, 

 observing not to move quickly. Should he 

 resist your efforts, jerk on the bridle and say 

 "Whoa!" Make another attempt, and should 

 lie remain quiet, caress him. Now partly open 

 it, placing it over his head, observing to avoid 

 touching his head or ears with the umbrella — 

 while doing so, caress, and you will be satisfied 

 punishment in the mouth and caressing will 

 accomplish all that you may desire. 



