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kicked, on the assurance that he had been cured 

 of the habit. I give the same advice now ; but 

 let me be understood. I by no means say that 

 because a young horse may have kicked on being 

 first put in harness he is for ever to be rejected. 

 Using his heels is the natural act of the horse in 

 many cases when displeased, as using his fists is 

 that of the man. The novelty of being confined 

 in harness may cause a young horse to kick ; but 

 when used to the restraint, he may not, and pro- 

 bably will not, ever feel inclined to do so again. 

 But if a horse, when once used to harness, kicks, 

 depend on it he will kick again on the slightest 

 cause given. The horse I mention in the begin- 

 ning of this article as kicking in the cab, no power 

 or means on earth could cure of the vice. He 

 might be driven, and in single harness, with a good 

 kicking-strap properly put on, might be driven as 

 well as any other horse ; but kick he ever would if 

 he had a chance. 



Many horses that have kicked will frequently go 

 quiet enough, provided the same thing does not 



