22 THE HORSE EDUCATOR. 



natural timidity, and when he really ought to 

 act the best is almost unmanageable. But if a 

 horse is in the habit of being petted and fondled 

 by a lad}^ he soon learns to love and follow her, 

 demonstrating the principle that for himself love 

 is the reward. 



The effects of rude treatment are noticeable 

 particularly on horses of a sensitive, ambitious 

 nature ; such either fret, or are dangerous when 

 subjected to the management of an impulsive, 

 irritable groom, though extremely docile and 

 safe to a careful, patient person. The great ex- 

 tremes of disposition and character in horses 

 show a peculiar adaptation for different purposes 

 and requirements. The slow, dull, coarse-grained 

 horse, naturally adapted for the cart or plow, 

 cannot bear the active exertion necessary to 

 great speed, while those of a higher or ambitious 

 spirit would not submit patiently to this slow 

 drudgery. No animal has a keener intuition of 

 the feelings, or is more easily encouraged to 



