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XENOPHON ON HORSEMANSHIP. 



exercise, it is well to give him a rest and then 

 to urge him suddenly to the top of his speed, 

 either away from other horses or towards 

 them; then to quiet him down out of his 

 speed by pulling him up very short, and 

 again, after a halt, to turn him and push him 

 on. It is very certain that there will come 

 times when each of these manoeuvres will be 

 necessary. When the moment comes to dis- 

 mount, never do so among other horses, nor 

 in a crowd of bystanders, nor outside of the 

 riding-ground ; but let the horse enjoy a 

 season of rest in the very place where he is 

 obliged to work. 



