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viciousness by tlie indications of fear, or more 

 forcibly held in check by a fearless, confident 

 expression of manner, than the horse. It is not, 

 however, to be inferred that not "being afraid of 

 a horse" is by any means to be considered fool 

 hardiness ; courage and confidence should be 

 dictated by the danger slioAvn. The expression 

 of the eye, action of the ears, lips, kc, indicate 

 clearly the intentions, dictating the hazard to be 

 incurred. Whatever may be the feelings, great 

 boldness of expression and action is indispens- 

 able. This not only aids in keeping resistance 

 in check, but under some circumstances may be 

 the means of preserving life. The control of 

 horses is like that of an intricate but powerful 

 machine, when under the subjection of skillful 

 management. If horses be subjected to skillful 

 and prudent management, they will easily be 

 made docile and controllable ; on the other hand, 

 subjected to rude, imprudent treatment, they are 

 at once liable to become unreliable, hostile and 



