62 THE MERRY GEE-GEE 



Don't leave the tackle on your horse 

 more than about three hours at a stretch, 

 and if he does not work his bit, change 

 it for another and hang it rather loose in 

 his mouth. Loosen the side-reins when 

 you want to lead him, putting your right 

 hand on his back and giving him the 

 necessary taps on his off quarter. Put 

 on a fast or standing martingale adjusted 

 to the bit before you put on the long 

 reins, and practise him to these first in 

 the box, and teach him to act to the 

 voice and the motion of your hand and 

 whip, as his mouth is young yet, and 

 sensitive to the slightest pressure. 

 Bearing in mind that he is impres- 

 sionable of all things, particularly to 

 the voice, always speak clear and dis- 

 tinct, saying simply, **Coop," "Whoa,'' 

 "Stand over," or "Come here," as the 

 case may be, accompanying your request 



