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system that is otherwise excellent, because 

 it does not apply to a very small class of 

 vicious brutes, that should not be used for 

 saddle under any circumstances. 



On the other hand, nearly every horse 

 will paw with a fore-foot, if at all impa- 

 tient, and he who stands in front of the 

 shoulder of a horse is not secure from in- 

 jury. Among the other disadvantages of 

 the generally adopted method I may men- 

 tion the following : — 



1. The rider, standing in front of the 

 shoulder of the horse, may be overset 

 by a forward movement ; and this dan- 

 ger is greatly increased after the foot 

 is put into the stirrup. 



2. The left hand, entangled and held in 



the hairs of the mane, cannot use the 

 reins. 



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