TRICK HORSES. 403 



TO EDUCATE A HORSE TO TAKE A HAND- 

 KERCHIEF FROM HIS SIDE. 



The reader must understand that it is neces- 

 sary first to educate your animal to obey the 

 words " come here " and " whoa," before he can 

 be taught tricks successfully. 



There must be great caution used in teaching 

 the above trick. First stand on the nisfh-side 

 and prick the animal lightly on the shoulder; 

 he will reach round and bite near where the 

 punishment is inflicted. After you have re- 

 peated this a few times, hold a handkerchief in 

 hand with the pin and he will soon catch hold 

 of it with his teeth ; as you use the pin, say 

 " Take it from the nigh-side." Next prick him 

 with a pin on the off-shoulder, handkerchief 

 accompanying, and say " Take it from the off- 

 side." When you have given him five or six 

 lessons, you may hold the handkerchief on his 

 side and touch him with your finger, repeat- 



