MANAGEMENT OF VICIOUS HORSES. 



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fatigued by being forced to walk backwards. Tbe 

 strap passing through the surcingle keeps, or ought 

 to keep, the trainer in his right place — he is not to 

 pull or in any way fatigue himself more than he can 

 help, but, standing upright, simply follow the horse 

 about, guiding him wi+h the bridle so he will not 

 precipitate himself against the side of the stable or 

 room in which you al^exercising him. When held 

 ai\d guided properly, he will soon sink dowii. Corn- 

 fed horses will hold out longer than grass-fed ones, 

 and the most energetic horse will scarcely struiroh.i 



