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MANAGEMENT OP THE HORSE. 



If they are of the balky or sullen order, great pains should be taken 

 by the trainer to overcome this as much as possible by studying how 

 to get the best of them, and not allowing them to gain any points. 



No. 10. 



They will often attempt, while the trainer is handling them, to do 

 just the reverse of what is required of them. This we must never 

 allow them to do, but must work on that point constantly and firmly 

 until they do as we are trying to teach them. Always treat the horse 

 with kindness when he does that which we demand of him. If he is 

 of a treacherous disposition, be very careful and see that he gets no 

 advantage of you. Always be sure that you have every advantage on 

 your side. 



Some people are of the opinion that a horse knows when you are 

 afraid of him. He knows nothing about your thoughts. He 

 only knows what you can do with him, and if you should under- 

 take to handle him and he finds out by experience that he 

 can handle you,, he will continue to do so as long as he finds your 

 inability to force his submission. As soon as he finds your 



