56 THE HORSE : ITS TAMING, 



left hand from the off side, the right hand, at the 

 same time, pulHng the bridle up, so that the bit slips 

 into the colt's mouth without any difficulty. 



Don't flog a colt for not doing zvell something he has- 

 not been taught to do at all. 



Teaching a Colt to Remain perfectly Still or Steady. 



Whenever he moves unbidden, check him with a 

 slight jerk of the rein first on one side then on the 

 other, and every tim.e you do this use the word 

 " Steady ! " 



How to make a Colt come to yon zvith a Whip. 



Turn him loose in the ring. Send him round once 

 or twice. Get in front of him and stop him, then every 

 time he puts his quarters to you smack them with the 

 whip. When his face is to you, speak nicely to him, 

 and call him, then walk a little way from him back- 

 wards and sideways (facing the colt). He will follow 

 you in a few minutes. Drop the point of your whip 

 nearly to the ground. Knock off with him at the 

 slightest show of distress. Ease his training when 

 " blowing" at all. 



Never take him out of his stable when feeding. 

 Ride your colt always alone. Never trust a boy ta 

 mind him on the streets. 



