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by an inclination of the body, towards tbe centre of 

 the circle which is described by the horse's head 

 in his revolution. The same plan may be pursu- 

 ed, when the horse endeavors to turn a corner coji- 

 trary to ths wish of his rider ; and if he be success- 

 fully baffled three or four times, it is most proba- 

 ble that he will not renew his attempts. 



When a horse refuses to advance, and probably 

 whipping would increase his obstinacy, or make 

 him rear, or bolt away in an opposite direction, it 

 is advisable, on the same principle, to make him 

 walk backwards, until he evinces a willingness to 

 advance : should the rider not mind her horse giv- 

 ing a kick or two, a couple of smart cuts over the 

 croup, will generally prove successful. 



Should a horse hack into difflcidlies ; he must be 

 turned with his head towards the danger, and 

 then backed off, until there be sufficient room to 

 handle him. 



Restive horses, and even docile animals when 

 put out of temper, sometimes rear up agaifist a 

 icall or a carriage ; an inexperienced rider, in such 

 a situation, would strive to pull his head from the 

 wall, which would bring her knee incontact with it, 

 consequently, all further chastisement thereupon 

 ceases ; for were the rider to make her horse plunge, 

 her legs would be crushed against the wall, the 



