EDUCATING THE HORSE. 



sure you have the Bonaparte bridle on him, that 

 you may be able at once to control when the 

 slightest resistance is seen. 



Directions. — If your animal is very nervous 

 lay him .down, as directed in other places, fold the 

 robe, hair side in, making it as small as possible ; 

 let him smell of it, rub it gently over his nose, 

 head and body ; punish if he resists — if not 

 caress. When submission is apparent allow 

 him to rise to his feet ; then, with your Bona- 

 parte bridle, properly adjusted, present the robe 

 to him again. Bearing in mind the grand 

 idea, punish for disobedience and caress when 

 he obeys. Carefully avoid all unnecessary ex- 

 citement w^hile educating any animal, as it only 

 tends to benumb their senses and make them 

 less susceptible of being taught. 



