110 Vices. 



The principal danger attendant on the horse's 

 rearing is, that the rider may fall over the croup, 



and, perhaps, pull the horse backward upon her. 

 To prevent either of these consequences, immedi- 

 ately that a horse rises, slacken the reins, and 

 bend the body forward, so as to throw its weight 

 on his shoulders ; and the moment his fore-feet 

 come to the ground, — having recovered your posi- 

 tion, gradually, as he descends, — correct him 

 smartly, if he will bear it; or, endeavor 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 inten- 

 tion. 



