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quite a number of gentlemen do, by all means desist at once and 

 never repeat it. The main object is to be uniform in your 

 language and actions toward him. Never say whoa ! to him 

 unless you want him to stop, and if you should happen to say 

 whoa when you did not want him to stop, stop him. 



If you tell him to go and he refuses to obey, touch him with 

 the whip, but do not jerk on the lines. By giving him the above 

 lesson he will soon understand your commands, and will act 

 promptly. You should be careful and not pull much on the lines, 

 for his mouth will be a little tender after the lesson. Never use 

 a severe bit, as it is unnecessary. The plain-jointed bit will be 

 sufficient to hold any horse if he is properly drilled. Some people 

 make their horses foolish by holding the lines tight when the 

 horse starts. 



