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intended to convey a definite meaning, 

 and he fails to distinguish the difference 

 between commands and idle pettings. 



It is only necessary to reprove him, 

 to give words of command, such as 

 " walk," " trot,' " canter," " whoa," which 

 he may easily be taught to obey, and 

 a few words accompanied by a caress 

 to soothe, encourage, or command him 

 when the occasion presents itself. 



When living in the country, with a 

 stable near the house, a woman is af- 

 forded the most favorable opportunity 

 of making friends with her horse. 



A good way to begin will be to dis- 

 mount at the stable after a ride and 

 take off the saddle and bridle. 



It is very simple, for it is only to un- 

 buckle the outside leather girth, stir- 

 rup leather, two inside girths, and per- 

 haps a balance strap, and take off the 

 saddle, unfasten the throat latch, lip 

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