9O Horse and Man. 



of one part of his body at a time. Begin 

 with that part whose resistance you are able 

 to subdue by mechanical force, and finish 

 with that part whose submission must neces- 

 sarily be more or less voluntary. In other 

 words, begin by suppling your horse's crest, 

 and then proceed to supple his haunches. 



When your horse goes quite freely and 

 steadily in the snaffle, equip him with a bit 

 and bridoon, and take him to some place 

 where there is nothing to divert his attention. 

 Stand at his head, facing towards his near 

 side, and holding the near bridoon rein in 

 your left hand. Take both bit reins in 

 your right hand, and hold them under his 

 chin. Then draw your right hand gently 

 but steadily towards his chest, at the same 

 time restraining him with the left hand from 

 stepping back or throwing up his head. 

 After a very little hesitation he will give way 

 to the pressure of the bit, arch his neck and 

 champ the mouth-piece. Immediately drop 

 the bit reins, and caress him with voice and 

 hand. Renew the lesson after letting him 

 rest for a few seconds, and continue it until 



