PUECHASING HOESES. IGl 



(things unusual with me) somewhat astonished 

 him." 



" Then you do not approve of a halloo, or Irish 

 shout, as you have termed it, to horses ?" 



*' I am convinced, constantly used, it is a very bad 

 practice ; and though I have the highest respect for 

 my good friends the Irish as regards their riding, 

 as I have for their very many conspicuously good 

 qualities I have found them possess, on this point we 

 are at issue ; and I am quite sure, if they err in this 

 particular, it arises from what influences them when- 

 ever they do err in other cases, namely, excitement 

 and want of reflection. The frequently shouting to 

 a horse produces at last the same effect as we read in 

 ' ^sop's Fables' did the boy's constantly crying out 

 * The wolf! the wolf!' — it is at last unattended to as 

 a signal that unusual exertion is required ; and, if 

 omitted, the horse jumps or not, as he feels inclined. 

 It should be kept in reserve for particular occasions." 



*' Then, of course, you as much disapprove of the 

 whip and spur being used V 



" To their frequent use I most decidedly object 



