Vices. Ill 



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 endeavor, by means of the reins, to pre- 

 vent the animal from throwing himself; and also, 

 by a proper inclination of her body backward, to 

 save herself from being thrown forward. Should 

 an opportunity occur, she must endeavor to give 

 him two or three sharp turns : this may also be 

 done, with advantage, if she detect any incipient 

 attempts in the animal to kick. 



A horse inclined to rear seldom kicks much: 

 but he may do both alternately; and the J$u& 



