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take it away from him, and repeat this treatment for some time. 



Every time you throw down the sack, say to him " Pick it up, 

 Sir!" 



In the course of a little time he will get so he will pick up any- 

 thing at your word of command. 



Another way is to prick him with a pin on the off side. This 

 you can do by taking a position on the near side, and reaching 

 over with the right hand, holding the pin and handkerchief in it, 

 and, in trying to remove the pin he will get hold of the handker- 

 chief. 



Every time he takes the cloth or handkerchief from your hand 

 pet him and encourage him to do it again. He' will soon take it 

 from any place you may put it. 



To Teach the Horse to Make a Bovj. 



To teach the horse to answer in the affirmative, take a pin in 

 your right hand, stand on his near side, a little forward of the 

 shoulder, and prick him slightly on the breast He will naturally 

 put his head down to bite off whatever causes the pricking, and 

 when he does this take your hand away and treat him kindly. 



He will soon learn that when you touch him on the breast you 

 want him to lower his head and make a bow. Every time you 

 prick him with a pin on the breast, as you see hi m putting down 

 his head, move the toe of your right foot forward, and he will soon 

 put his head down every time you move your right foot. 



This will not be noticed by the spectators, and will make your 

 horse appear wonderfully smart and intelligent, by bowing or 

 answering questions, either in the affirmative or negative, every 

 time you wish him. 



To Teach the Horse to Shake his Head when Required. 

 To get your horse to answer in the negative, stand on his near 



