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corner. Nevertheless, it has its own peculiar advan- 

 tages, which should be utilized. The school method is 

 much better adapted for the correction of restiveness, 

 because it affords more direct and efficient means foi 

 acquiring perfect control over the horse's movements. 

 It is, however, from a judicious combination of the two 

 systems that the best results may be hoped for. We 

 shall, therefore, give first a general sketch of the prin- 

 ciples of both, pointing out as we proceed how each 

 may be best applied for the object in view, as also for 

 that of getting over difficulties with horses that are not 

 restive. We shall next lay down the outlines of a 

 method applicable in nearly all cases of insubordina- 

 tion ; and, finally, specify for some particular forms of 

 restiveness the treatment that promises the best results ; 

 as also what should be avoided — for very much depends 

 on this. In a word, we propose showing that a rational, 

 methodical treatment of what is called vice offers much 

 better chance of success than violent measures ; and 

 with this general statement of the aim and object of 

 this treatise we now conclude our introductory chapter. 



