98 Our Noblest Friend, The Horse 



over again. He will finally twist his forelegs into 

 a curl, and turn completely round the pivot foot. 



To teach a horse to bring things — anything 

 portable — take him into a small yard, or box, and 

 throw bits of carrot, one at a time, where he can 

 plainly see, and can get them. He should be hungry 

 at the time. Always use some word, as " Fetch," 

 and invariably the same. When he understands 

 that he is to go and get the carrot, attach a rag or 

 bit of wood to the pieces, and as he picks up the 

 article (or the carrot) slip another bit of root into 

 his mouth, and take from him the object thrown. 

 Finally you may throw the article alone, and he will 

 get and bring it to you for the caress and dainty bit 

 which must always reward his performance. 



To make him close or open a door, tempt him 

 through the partly open door with carrots, etc., until 

 he understands that he must push the obstacle away 

 from him to get the root. Always say " Door," or 

 " Open," or " Close," and shortly he will obey the 

 command readily. 



To untie a handkerchief from any leg (the hand- 



