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his eyes to his ears, from his tail to his legs, in 

 fact keep them running all over his body, for a 

 man who knows a horse will miclerstand by 

 any one or combined movements of the above 

 parts what sort of temper the colt is in, and 

 also in what form he may expect an attack. 

 For instance, if the colt shake his tail im- 

 patiently, and move one of his hind legs, you 

 may look out for a kicker ; if he arch his 

 neck, lay his ears back, and take short snaps 

 with his mouth, you must take care he does 

 not bite you ; if he paw viciously with his fore- 

 feet, he probably will strike you if he can. I 

 do not lav these rules down as facts which are 

 invincible, but that they generally show in 

 which direction the temper of the colt will be 

 manifested, and thus the breaker-in can avoid 

 being bitten, kicked, or struck if he keep his 

 eyes open. As a rule, however, the man 

 should imagine that every colt has each and 

 every one of these tricks^ and thus be prepared 

 for any or all that may present themselves. 

 I cannot lay down any rule as to what 



