6o THE MERRY GEE-GEE 



and magical effect on the horse, and 

 you should always use the same word 

 to indicate your desires ; but of that 

 more anon. 



After adjusting knee-caps, and a strong 

 rope to the headstall, a difficulty will 

 present itself getting him to the tit- 

 ting-post, or tree. You must select a 

 place with soft surroundings, or he will 

 damage himself. I used to have a post 

 in the middle of a straw yard on 

 purpose. Possibly he will lead quietly 

 beside an old mare to the post, to which 

 fasten the end of the long halter. Now 

 the fun begins, and he will have a rare 

 go at that post ; but as soon as he finds 

 himself beaten, a child can hold him. 

 Lead him round each way, and put on 

 the rest of the breaking-tackle. Then 

 lead him back to his box, and tie him 

 up for two or three hours. Better let 



