RULES FOR A HORSE THAT SHIES. 81 



KULES FOE A HORSE THAT SHYES. 



When you have a horse that shyes or scares 

 at a stump, log or any object that may come in 

 his way, never whip him for it, or attempt to 

 force him up to it or by it. But be easy with 

 him, try and get him up to the object by gentle 

 handling; patting and rubbing him on the neck, 

 shoulders, &c. Finally you will get him up to 

 the object, and he will smell or feel it with his 

 nose. If you pursue this course he will finally 

 forget and give up the habit of scaring. If you 

 wish to satisfy yourself about this course, take 

 a buifalo robe or a red blanket, place your horse 

 in a yard and hold up the robe, moving towards 

 him; he wMl soon throw up his head, snort and 

 run. Then throw the robe down in the centre 

 of the yard; if frightened he will not rest until 

 he has touched it with his nose; he will soon 

 begin to walk toward the robe and snort, getting 

 a little closer until he touches it with his nose, 

 he will see that it will do him no harm, and 

 finally he will pick it up with his teeth and care 

 nothing about it. This will show you at once 

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