THE-:- HORSE 



try and conserve the animal's strength as 

 much as possible, so that at a crucial moment, 

 such as when trying to make a projection on 

 the opposite bank before being carried past 

 it, whipping, shouting and pulling on the 

 reins will produce the maximum effort of 

 which the animal is capable. 



It is a common idea that the proper way 

 to swim a horse, in any body of water, is with 

 the rider holding on by the animal's tail. 

 While in this position, however, the rider 

 has the minimum control of direction. Off- 

 setting this disadvantage is the fact that the 

 horse thus maneuvered cannot kick the person 

 holding his tail until he reaches shallow 

 water. 



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