SPIRIT NOT TO BE BROKEN 



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FIG. 79. Receiving their first lesson. 



liberal, the colt is likely to attempt to play in the 

 harness, get into trouble and become frightened. It is, 

 therefore, not wise to keep the colt in too high spirits 

 until he acquires staid horse -sense. On the other 

 hand, his spirit should not be broken, or he may be a 

 dullard all the rest of his life. 



All of this- preliminary education is not always 



