PR/4TTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



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to do, consequently that is the first thing to overcome. 

 A horse is unaware of its strength, unless by improper 

 handling he learns his power, then its future usefulness 

 is ruined, and only by the most careful training can he 

 be redeemed. 



BREAKING TO 



HALTER AND 



BIT 



As stated previously, from the time of its 

 birth, the colt should be handled daily, 

 its feet lifted and patted, and its mane, 

 fetlock and tail gently combed, until it becomes per- 

 fectly accustomed to it and devoid of all fear. It should 

 be talked to and praised, and 

 whenever it does a thing well 

 reward it with a lump of sugar, 

 etc. A colt must learn one thing 

 at a time ; if you teach it many 

 things, it will do none right. 

 After it has learned one thing 

 well teach it another. Very few 

 people know the value of talking 

 to a colt. A horse is intelligent, 

 and one that understands what is 



said will prevent trouble if ever in a dangerous pre- 

 dicament. A colt should be taught to wear a halter 

 when two weeks old. Let it smell and see it first, then 



COI,T DEVOID OF FEAR, 



