20 Horse: Training by Modern Methods. 



If the horse does well, dismount and feed him carrots, 

 if they can bel supplied, or a handful of oats. Carrots 

 ought alwawys be cut lengthwise and never across ; ir the 

 latter case they might stick in the animal's throat. 



Resistances. — Among the most violent resistances 

 are bucking and rearing. , 



If the horse attempts to buck, press him forward 

 with the legs and hold his head high. The rider is more 

 easily displaceld if the horse bucks in place. If the rider 

 is not able to make the horse go forward, he should turn 

 him to the right or left with the snaffle bit. As all 

 horses have a soft and hard side to their mouths, when 

 resistance is encountered in turning to the right, the at- 

 tempt should be made to turn him to the left. 



When a horse rears, separate the reins, and take 

 hold of the mane in the left hand at about the middle 

 of the neck. Lean forward, and when' the horse comes 

 down again, push the body back into its place by quickly 

 straightening the arm. 



