DETAILS OF TEACHING. 

 To SIT UP. 



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When the horse will lie down promptly, put on him a 

 common collar, and while down take two pieces of rope, 

 each about ten feet in length, tie the ends around the hind 

 feet, carry them forward between the fore legs, and bring 

 them once around the collar. *Now step on his tail, take 

 the bridle-reins in the right hand, while holding the ends 



FIG. 234. Tommy. Sketch from life. 



of the ropes firmly in the left. Give a little jerk on the 

 reins, and say, " Get up, sir ! " When the horse throws 

 out the forward feet and springs to raise himself on the 

 hind feet, he finds himself unable to complete the effort, on 

 account of the hind feet being tied forward under him, and 

 so brings himself in a sitting position. Instantly step for- 

 ward, holding the ropes firmly, rub and caress the head and 

 neck a little for a few seconds, then as you see the effort 

 to keep up becoming tiresome, let loose and say, " Get up, 



