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imaginary horse, then on a quiet old cob, before tackling 

 a wild colt. I guarantee this is a most wonderful lesson. 

 I have practised it so much that I can get a colt's con- 

 fidence in fifteen minutes and have him following me like 

 a pet dog. Always remember to give this confidence 

 lesson to all dangerous horses, nappy jibbers and shyers. 

 It has been my winning point with " dodgy " horses, 

 for when we gain each other's confidence then we are 

 ready to commence business. 



I remember buying a " dodgeman " in St. Martin's 

 Lane Repository without a warranty. Upon his arrival 

 home I gave him a full hour's confidence lesson — a 

 lesson he had never had in his life before — and he was 

 much easier to tackle the following day and seemed to 

 know me. 



Scores of horsy friends have quietly wondered how 

 I have mastered so many " outlaws " ; they think their 

 own knowledge is sufficient. Their system is to put a 

 long rein on one side of the bridle and a dumb jockey 

 on his back and lounge the animal until it is tired out, 

 with the result that the colt or horse never gains con- 

 fidence, and is just as saucy when he gets fresh again. 

 If these gentlemen read this book they will be able to 

 see how I have mastered some of the most tricky horses 

 ever shipped into Essex. 



