Vice and Its Correction 8 1 



endanger the lives of others, and always to proceed 

 along reasonable lines. There is nothing more ex- 

 hilarating than the consciousness of having thor- 

 oughly and permanently subdued such a recalcitrant, 

 and never does man more keenly appreciate the 

 advantages of his superior intelligence. " Make 

 haste slowly " must ever be the motto at this task, 

 and every opportunity must be afforded the subject 

 to realise his helplessness and the reasons for it, as 

 well as to recognise the contriver of it. 



As argued in previous chapters, the horse is not 

 to be spoken to while in process of handling, save 

 in one instance possibly, and that is when about to 

 enter a single stall. At this time it is best to attract 

 the animal's attention before doing so, but a cough 

 or any signal that will prevent his being startled by 

 you is sufficient. Especially is this advisable if the 

 horse is feeding, since many otherwise even-tempered 

 animals resent being disturbed at their meals. 



Punishment must occasionally be administered, 

 and if you are calm and convinced (by reasons that 



