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I could ramble on about riding four-year-olds 

 for many a page, but will only add in favour of 

 my contention that it is a fascinating amusement 

 that, although nearly three-score and rather the 

 worse for wear, I still enjoy a ride on one. And 

 in conclusion I would impress these things on the 

 novice: be very patient, very gentle, but utterly 

 determined that your young one shall never defeat 

 you; ride with long reins and never hang on to 

 his head; always make your intentions clear to him, 

 and never take him by surprise. 



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