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longeing. Some might conclude that this was a bad 

 sign, but not necessarily so. It may be indicative 

 of a mild and patient temper, and one which may 

 easily be trained under gentle and persuasive 

 treatment. 



As regards the ground which you should select for 

 longeing operations, I recommend a smooth grass 

 plot which is neither soft nor slippery. Often, 

 on the other hand, horses suffering from slovenly 

 action, show a great improvement after being longed 

 in a cloddy ploughed field. 



If you can find a quiet place for your operations, 

 so much the better. 



