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feeling, or subduing influence over the horse, so much so 



that you may do what you please with him, and he will 



not resent it, provided you do not hurt him. 



When a colt is old enough to wean and begin to feed, 



give him occasionally from the hand a piece of sugar, 



with a little of this powder sprinkled on it; this will 



make him very fond of you, and he will be seen coming 



towards you whenever he sees you in field, to get some 



of it 10 eat. In this way he will become very familiar 



with you, and always be good to catch — the contrary 



of which is a great fault with many. 



" 'Tis education forms the common mind; 

 Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined." 



But you should not deceive him by pretending you 

 have something for him when you have not; for his 

 memory is such that he may play you a trick in return by 

 not coming to you next time. 



If you are dealing with a wild horse, or one that is 

 hard to catch, you must use a little stratagem with him 

 (as he is quite apt to do with you); rub some of the oil 

 of cummin on your hand and pass him on the windward 

 side of the field as close to him as you can without start- 

 ing him. Act perfectly indifferent about catching him, 

 or scarcely notice him after passing several times in his 

 way. If he does not come to you before, go as near to 

 him as you can, being sure to stop and stand still before 

 he starts to leave you, and he will soon come to you, 

 when you should let him smell of your hand, and also 

 give him some of the powder to eat on sugar or a piece 

 of an apple, and you will have no diflSculty in haltering 

 and leading him from the field. By having something in 



