1 62 Our Noblest Friend, The Horse 



off will more than compensate — and the well-trained 

 little horse or large pony is unlikely to attempt it. 



No child should be allowed to handle any animal 

 unless properly supervised, and all their pets should 

 be of an age and size ably to resist abuse. Scratches, 

 bites, bruises, and cuts may ensue, but every physical 

 mark leaves a mental imprint to correspond, and 

 not too soon, nor too thoroughly, can children be 

 impressed with the idea that every creature has 

 rights which must be respected, methods of reprisal 

 which may prove painful, and tempers with which 

 it is unwise to tamper. 



