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side of the road as possible ; and if she 

 is sure of her control over him, a brisk 

 canter will be the safest gait. Thus, if 

 the runaway strikes her horse, it will 

 not be with the same force as it would 

 had they met from opposite directions. 

 Besides, it is almost impossible to tell 

 which way a frightened horse may turn, 

 and in endeavoring to avoid him, if they 

 are facing, a collision may result. 



If a horse falls, from crossing his legs 

 for instance, to keep hold of the reins 

 must be the first thought, and then to 

 get clear of him as quickly as possible 

 and out of his way if he seems likely to 

 roll. If the rider retains her hold on 

 the reins, he cannot kick her, as his 

 head will be towards her ; nor can he 

 get away, leaving her to walk home. 



Punishment of a horse should never 

 be begun without the certainty that 

 what has given displeasure is really his 



