SYMPATHY 183 



most of the time, and thus become 

 quite friendly with him. 



When she visits him in the stall, 

 she should always speak before touch- 

 ing him or entering, otherwise 



In the Stall , . , , 1 , 1 1 • 1 



he might be startled and kick 



or plunge from fright. 



If in a standing stall, entrance should 

 always be made at the near side of the 

 horse. 



I greatly prefer a loose box in which 

 the horse may turn at his pleasure. If 

 he eats too much of his bedding, it is 

 better to keep a leather muzzle on him 

 than to tie his head up. 



Before opening the door of the box, 

 he should be induced to face it, to avoid 

 the possibility of his kicking. This can 

 be managed by offering him some- sugar, 

 carrots, or oats, which he will come for, 

 held quietly on the palm of the hand, 

 with the fingers out of his reach. 



