80 The Art of Biding. 



writing anything like an adequate idea of the 

 impression good handling makes upon him. He 

 can be inspired by hands and legs, and wound up 

 to the point of his most effective exertions without 

 either whip or spur. This was the great secret of 

 the late Fred. Archer's success in getting from a 

 horse the best work he was capable of performing. 

 Fred. Archer was full of elasticity ; and as soon 

 as he mounted every muscle in his body was in a 

 state of vigorous activity, which was instantly felt 

 by the horse. And as he warmed to his work the 

 sympathy between horse and rider became greater 

 and greater ; and as the will of the rider increased, 

 in his determination to win, the inspiration and 

 power of the horse increased in like ratio. 



In saying the power of the horse increases 

 in proportion to the determination and strength 



