show how much is the difference between rogues 

 and light-hearted horses, or, as some people would 

 call them, " curs." 



There is another instance of a horse called ' Mil- 

 lionaire,' which Mr. George Bryan bought from the 

 late Mr. Fred Swindell for ^300. The latter was 

 not noted for parting with any cheap animals ; on 

 the contrary, he generally made some very good 

 bargains. ' Millionaire ' was always supposed to be a 

 great rogue, and the consequence was that they used 

 to jump off, make the running with him, and when 

 anything came up to him at the distance, or nearer 

 home, the jockey generally picked up his whip and 

 tried to drive him home, instead of which he used 

 to curl up and stop. The first time I rode him I 

 found him frightened to death, but I asked Mr. 

 Bryan if I might have my own way with him, and 

 ride him as I liked. His owner gave me his permis- 

 sion to do so, and I acted in what I think is the only 

 way to ride a cur : instead of driving him along, and 

 making every post a winning-post, which is the 

 usual practice, the best way is to wait behind, and 

 keep " kidding " to him that he never has the worst 

 of it. If the horse does not q-q Into his bridle at 

 first, don't try to press or push him, but keep a nice 

 hold of his head, but not too tight, and when you feel 



