VICES. 



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either of these consequences, immediately that a horse 

 rises, slacken the reins, and bend the body forward, so 

 as to throw its weight on his shoulders ; and the mo- 

 ment his fore-feet come to the ground, — ha\ang re- 

 covered your position, gradually, as he descends, — 

 correct him smartly, if he will bear it ; or, endeavour 

 to pull him round two or three times, and thus divert 

 him from his object. 



The latter course may also be adopted to prevent 

 his rearing, if the rider should foresee his intention. 



A horse that displays any symptoms of kicking, 

 should be held tight in hand. While his head is well 

 kept up, he cannot do much mischief with his heels. 



If, however, when the rider is unprepared, in spite of 

 her exertions he should get his head down, she must 

 endeavour, by means of the reins, to prevent the 

 animal from throwing himself; and also, by a proper 



