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inclined to buck can receive, is that of throwing his rider ; 

 and that the next worst one is that of bucking. We 

 may begin by giving the animal one or more sharp 

 lessons with the long reins (see page 183), circling, 

 turning, and reining him back, until he is thoroughly 

 " supple." We may make him lie down and keep him 

 on the ground with his head pulled round (see page 165), 

 until he apparently gives in. Having allowed him to 

 get up, we may tie his head to his tail, saddle him with 

 one girth over the cord (see page 221), make him revolve 

 round, and gentle him on the ribs with the end of a 

 stick (see page 348), until he stands its touch. The horse 

 may now be mounted in the manner described on 

 page 218. Or we may omit the head and tail work, and 

 have the horse saddled and mounted with the long reins on 

 him, as soon as he gets on to his feet after undergoing his 

 discipline on the ground. While holding the long reins 

 with a firm grip, we should pull the horse round from side 

 to side and rein him back, the moment the assistant gets 

 into the saddle, so that the animal may not be able to 

 buck ; and having obtained control over him, we should 

 circle and turn him at the walk, trot and canter, until he 

 goes quietly. The long reins may now be taken off, and 

 the ordinary reins given to the rider, who, previous to this, 

 should not touch the reins, although he may use the 

 breast-plate, neck strap of the standing martingale, or 

 other convenient object, as a help, in case of accident, for 

 retaining his balance. Or we may omit the discipline on 

 the ground, and trust to the effect of the long reins and 

 head and tail method. In mild cases, mouthing with the 



