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VICES. 



the punishment he has repeatedly received imme- 

 diately after a stumble, and dash forward in the manner 

 we have described, expecting the usual flagellation for 

 his misfortune. 



When a horse evinces any disposition to kick, or 

 rear, the reins should be separated, and held by both 

 hands, in the manner we have described in a pre\dous 

 page. This should also be done when he attempts to 

 run away, grows restive, or shies. The body should also 

 be put in its proper balance for performing the defences : 

 the shoulders should be thrown back, the waist brought 

 forward, and the head well poised on the neck. Every 

 part of the frame must be flexible, but perfectly ready 

 for action. 



The principal danger attendant on the horse's rear- 

 ing is, that the rider may fall over the croup, and, per- 

 haps, pull the horse backward upon her. To prevent 



