12 HORSE MAXIMS. 



Harriet Biggle says : 



The7-e are oafs in the currycomb. 



There is more profit in coaxing than in kicks. 



Do not push the plozu team the first week or yon may 

 get behind. 



If they throw up their heads a7id act timidly look after 

 your stableman. Such acts speak louder than words. 



Carry the bridles with you to the house whejt you go to 

 breakfast and put the bits near the stove ivhile you eat. 



Be gentle, be kind, be patient. 



Always speak to a horse as you loould to a gentleman. 



A horse can travel safer and better' taith his head hang- 

 ing do7i'n or free than it can 7ohen it is checked up. By 

 all means, let your horse have its head. 



The three greatest enemies of the horse are idleness, fat 

 and a du»ib blacksmith. 



Did you ever thiiik of it? The zvhip is the parent of 

 stubbornness. It is sure to be found sometvhere in the pedi- 

 gree of eveiy balky horse. Iti training a young horse, 

 use as intelligent braiji instead of a cruel whip. 



Many a horse stands tip all night because its stall is not 

 made comfortable to lie down in. 



You cannot whip terror out of a horse or poimd <:ourage 

 into one. Kindness and reasonable persuasion ai'e the best 

 weapons to use itt training and educating a horse. If he 

 shies or frightens, soothe and encourage hi/n, rather than 

 beat and abuse him. 



Give to me nutritious food ; 

 Give me water pure and good ; 

 When the chilling winds do blow, 

 Over me a blanket throw ; 

 Shield me from all cruelty ; 

 When I'm old be kind to me. 



