The Horse, as Comrade and Friend 



times and keep the horse standing for minutes 

 at a time. Don't forget the sugar. Ride all 

 over the field, under the trees and along the 

 hedges. If one side gives upon the high road, 

 ride him along it to get him acquainted with 

 the traffic. Let him stand and look at it. 

 Take him into the centre of the field and circle 

 him to the right and left S-wise and figure-of-8. 

 Dismount and let him follow you. Make him 

 lie down and sit on him ; for which one lump 

 of sugar. Remount and ride home. Gently 

 with him at the stable door, and all is well. 



The next day, not forgetting the kneecaps, 

 take him out on the high road to meet the 

 traffic. This day's lesson also is restraint, so 

 keep him at the walk. You will have a most 

 interesting time with him. Talk to him a 

 lot and watch his ears. In the incidents that 

 occur he will be continually appeahng to you 

 for guidance and support. Ride with almost 

 a loose rein, and give your indications as 

 lightly as possible. Don't force them on his 

 attention, leave him to look for them and you 

 will see he will do so. He is young and it is 

 joUy to be out, and all these new sights and 

 sounds are so thrilHng, so he is bound to play 

 up ; but restraint is the lesson of the day, and 

 he is attending to you. When he plays up, 

 use the rein as little as possible, use your 

 voice. Reproach him just as you would a 

 naughty child. It will have effect, and when 



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