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ance. In some traps she might be able 

 to reach forward and remedy the diffi- 

 culty, meanwhile watching for any symp- 

 toms of kicking. But whether she does 

 it herself or directs some one else, she 

 must see that the tail is lifted, instead 

 of an effort being made to pull the rein 

 away. 



Many mishaps come from this seem- 

 ingly trivial occurrence, and a horse 

 frightened by improper treatment is 

 liable to bolt or run. 



It is always an excellent plan to have 

 a horse trained to stop short at the 

 word "whoa!" This expression is usu- 

 ally misapplied, being made to do duty 

 for "steady" or "quiet," and it will be 

 difficult to teach a horse its true signifi- 

 cance unless he is never driven without 

 this end in view, and the tertrkemployed 

 only when it is meant. 



In the event of a horse bolting, the 



