74 THE HOESE EDtJCATOR. 



UGLY TO BEIDLE. 



^OiiE horses are iigij to bridle from liaving 

 been knocked or rougiil}- handled about 

 the head. Horses are occasionally troubled with 

 tender ears and have some tenderness about 

 the mouth ; such animals refuse to be bridled 

 fi'om fear of being hurt ; nothing but kindness 

 and careful handling will accomplish our pur- 

 pose. In such a case w^here the habit arises from 

 previous injuries or ugliness of disposition, take 



